Mark 16:16
New International Version
Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned.

New Living Translation
Anyone who believes and is baptized will be saved. But anyone who refuses to believe will be condemned.

English Standard Version
Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned.

Berean Standard Bible
Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned.

Berean Literal Bible
The one having believed and having been baptized will be saved, but the one having disbelieved will be condemned.

King James Bible
He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.

New King James Version
He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned.

New American Standard Bible
The one who has believed and has been baptized will be saved; but the one who has not believed will be condemned.

NASB 1995
“He who has believed and has been baptized shall be saved; but he who has disbelieved shall be condemned.

NASB 1977
“He who has believed and has been baptized shall be saved; but he who has disbelieved shall be condemned.

Legacy Standard Bible
He who has believed and has been baptized shall be saved; but he who has disbelieved shall be condemned.

Amplified Bible
He who has believed [in Me] and has been baptized will be saved [from the penalty of God’s wrath and judgment]; but he who has not believed will be condemned.

Christian Standard Bible
Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned.

American Standard Version
He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that disbelieveth shall be condemned.

Contemporary English Version
Anyone who believes me and is baptized will be saved. But anyone who refuses to believe me will be condemned.

English Revised Version
He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that disbelieveth shall be condemned.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned.

Good News Translation
Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved; whoever does not believe will be condemned.

International Standard Version
Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever doesn't believe will be condemned.

Majority Standard Bible
Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned.

NET Bible
The one who believes and is baptized will be saved, but the one who does not believe will be condemned.

New Heart English Bible
He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who disbelieves will be condemned.

Webster's Bible Translation
He that believeth and is baptized, shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.

Weymouth New Testament
He who believes and is baptized shall be saved, but he who disbelieves will be condemned.

World English Bible
He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who disbelieves will be condemned.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
he who has believed and has been immersed will be saved; and he who has not believed will be condemned.

Berean Literal Bible
The one having believed and having been baptized will be saved, but the one having disbelieved will be condemned.

Young's Literal Translation
he who hath believed, and hath been baptized, shall be saved; and he who hath not believed, shall be condemned.

Smith's Literal Translation
And he having believed and having been immersed shall be saved; but he not having believed shall be condemned.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
He that believeth and is baptized, shall be saved: but he that believeth not shall be condemned.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Whoever will have believed and been baptized will be saved. Yet truly, whoever will not have believed will be condemned.

New American Bible
Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved; whoever does not believe will be condemned.

New Revised Standard Version
The one who believes and is baptized will be saved; but the one who does not believe will be condemned.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
He who believes and is baptized shall be saved; and he who does not believe shall be condemned.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
“Whoever believes and is baptized has life, and whoever does not believe is condemned.”
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
He that believes and is immersed, shall be saved; he that believes not, shall be condemned.

Godbey New Testament


Haweis New Testament
He that believeth and is baptised shall be saved; and he that believeth not shall be damned.

Mace New Testament
he that believeth, and is baptized, shall be saved; but he that disbelieves, shall be condemned.

Weymouth New Testament
He who believes and is baptized shall be saved, but he who disbelieves will be condemned.

Worrell New Testament
He that believes and is immersed shall be saved; but he that disbelieves shall be condemned.

Worsley New Testament
he that believeth and is baptized, shall be saved; but he that believeth not, shall be condemned.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Great Commission
15And He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature. 16Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned. 17And these signs will accompany those who believe: In My name they will drive out demons; they will speak in new tongues;…

Cross References
John 3:18
Whoever believes in Him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe has already been condemned, because he has not believed in the name of God’s one and only Son.

Matthew 28:19-20
Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, / and teaching them to obey all that I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”

Acts 2:38
Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.

Romans 10:9-10
that if you confess with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. / For with your heart you believe and are justified, and with your mouth you confess and are saved.

1 Peter 3:21
And this water symbolizes the baptism that now saves you also—not the removal of dirt from the body, but the pledge of a clear conscience toward God—through the resurrection of Jesus Christ,

John 3:5
Jesus answered, “Truly, truly, I tell you, no one can enter the kingdom of God unless he is born of water and the Spirit.

Acts 16:31-33
They replied, “Believe in the Lord Jesus and you will be saved, you and your household.” / Then Paul and Silas spoke the word of the Lord to him and to everyone in his house. / At that hour of the night, the jailer took them and washed their wounds. And without delay, he and all his household were baptized.

Romans 6:3-4
Or aren’t you aware that all of us who were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into His death? / We were therefore buried with Him through baptism into death, in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may walk in newness of life.

Galatians 3:26-27
You are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus. / For all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ.

Ephesians 2:8-9
For it is by grace you have been saved through faith, and this not from yourselves; it is the gift of God, / not by works, so that no one can boast.

Colossians 2:12
And having been buried with Him in baptism, you were raised with Him through your faith in the power of God, who raised Him from the dead.

Titus 3:5
He saved us, not by the righteous deeds we had done, but according to His mercy, through the washing of new birth and renewal by the Holy Spirit.

Hebrews 11:6
And without faith it is impossible to please God. For anyone who approaches Him must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him.

1 John 5:10-12
Whoever believes in the Son of God has this testimony within him; whoever does not believe God has made Him out to be a liar, because he has not believed in the testimony that God has given about His Son. / And this is that testimony: God has given us eternal life, and this life is in His Son. / Whoever has the Son has life; whoever does not have the Son of God does not have life.

Isaiah 53:11
After the anguish of His soul, He will see the light of life and be satisfied. By His knowledge My righteous Servant will justify many, and He will bear their iniquities.


Treasury of Scripture

He that believes and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believes not shall be damned.

that believeth and.

Mark 1:15
And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel.

Luke 8:12
Those by the way side are they that hear; then cometh the devil, and taketh away the word out of their hearts, lest they should believe and be saved.

John 1:12,13
But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name: …

is.

Matthew 28:19
Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:

Acts 2:38,41
Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost…

Acts 8:36-39
And as they went on their way, they came unto a certain water: and the eunuch said, See, here is water; what doth hinder me to be baptized? …

but.

John 3:18,19,36
He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God…

John 8:24
I said therefore unto you, that ye shall die in your sins: for if ye believe not that I am he, ye shall die in your sins.

John 12:47,48
And if any man hear my words, and believe not, I judge him not: for I came not to judge the world, but to save the world…

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Mark 16
1. An Angel declares the resurrection of Jesus to three women.
9. Jesus himself appears to Mary Magdalene;
12. to two going into the country;
14. then to the apostles;
15. whom he sends forth to preach the gospel;
19. and ascends into heaven.














Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved
This phrase emphasizes the importance of faith and baptism in the process of salvation. In the biblical context, belief is a central tenet of Christian doctrine, as seen in John 3:16, which underscores the necessity of faith in Jesus Christ for eternal life. Baptism, as practiced in the early church, was an outward expression of an inward faith, symbolizing the believer's identification with the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus (Romans 6:3-4). Historically, baptism was a common practice in Jewish culture for ritual purification, and its adoption into Christian practice signified a new covenant relationship with God. The phrase suggests a holistic approach to salvation, combining both internal belief and external demonstration through baptism.

but whoever does not believe will be condemned
This part of the verse highlights the critical role of belief in determining one's eternal destiny. The absence of belief results in condemnation, which aligns with the broader biblical narrative that emphasizes faith as the key to salvation (Hebrews 11:6). The concept of condemnation is rooted in the idea of divine judgment, as seen in passages like John 3:18, where unbelief is equated with already being judged. Culturally, the notion of judgment was well understood in the ancient world, where legal systems often mirrored divine justice. This phrase serves as a warning and a call to faith, underscoring the urgency of accepting the message of the Gospel.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Jesus Christ
The speaker of this verse, Jesus is giving final instructions to His disciples after His resurrection.

2. Disciples
The immediate audience of Jesus' command, tasked with spreading the Gospel.

3. Believers
Those who accept the message of the Gospel and are baptized.

4. Non-believers
Those who reject the message of the Gospel and face condemnation.

5. Baptism
A significant Christian sacrament symbolizing faith and obedience.
Teaching Points
Faith and Obedience
Belief in Jesus is the foundation of salvation, and baptism is an act of obedience that follows faith.

The Importance of Baptism
While belief is primary, baptism is a public declaration of faith and a step of obedience.

Condemnation and Unbelief
The absence of belief results in condemnation, highlighting the urgency of the Gospel message.

Evangelism Mandate
As followers of Christ, we are called to share the Gospel, encouraging belief and baptism.

Assurance of Salvation
Believers can have confidence in their salvation through faith and the outward sign of baptism.(16) He that believeth not shall be damned.--Better, shall be condemned. The Greek word does not necessarily imply the idea of irreversible endless condemnation which has come to be attached to the English one.



Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
Whoever
(ho)
Article - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

believes
πιστεύσας (pisteusas)
Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 4100: From pistis; to have faith, i.e. Credit; by implication, to entrust.

and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

is baptized
βαπτισθεὶς (baptistheis)
Verb - Aorist Participle Passive - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 907: Lit: I dip, submerge, but specifically of ceremonial dipping; I baptize.

will be saved,
σωθήσεται (sōthēsetai)
Verb - Future Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 4982: To save, heal, preserve, rescue. From a primary sos; to save, i.e. Deliver or protect.

but
δὲ (de)
Conjunction
Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc.

whoever
(ho)
Article - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

does not believe
ἀπιστήσας (apistēsas)
Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 569: To be unfaithful, disbelieve, refuse belief, prove false. From apistos; to be unbelieving, i.e. disbelieve, or disobey.

will be condemned.
κατακριθήσεται (katakrithēsetai)
Verb - Future Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 2632: To condemn, judge worthy of punishment. From kata and krino; to judge against, i.e. Sentence.


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