Mark 16:20
And they went forth, and preached every where, the Lord working with them, and confirming the word with signs following. Amen.
Cross-references
Hebrews 2:4 says God testified with signs and wonders — a clear parallel to Mark 16:20's description of the Lord confirming the message by signs.
Acts 4:30 records a prayer for signs and wonders to confirm the word, directly matching the pattern in Mark.
2 Corinthians 6:1 says 'working together with Him' — directly mirroring Mark 16:20's statement that the Lord worked with them as they preached.
Acts 5:12 reports many signs and wonders by the apostles, a direct example of the signs following in Mark.
Acts 8:4-6 describes scattered disciples preaching with miracles, exactly the pattern of Mark 16:20.
Acts 14:3 states the Lord granted signs and wonders to confirm the word, nearly identical to Mark's summary.
Acts 14:8-10 provides a specific healing miracle as a sign confirming Paul's preaching, illustrating Mark 16:20.
Romans 15:19 mentions Paul's preaching accompanied by signs and wonders, fulfilling the pattern in Mark 16:20.
In Romans 10:18, Paul quotes that their voice has gone to all the earth — exactly the worldwide preaching accomplished here.
1 Thessalonians 1:5 says the gospel came 'in power and in the Holy Spirit' — matching the divine confirmation described here.
In Romans 15:18, Paul says Christ accomplished things through him by word and deed — similar to the Lord working with the disciples and confirming with signs.
In Acts 4:33, the apostles give testimony with great power — mirroring the confirming signs accompanying their preaching here.
In Luke 9:6, the disciples preach and heal on their first mission — similar to the worldwide preaching and signs here.
In Matthew 28:20, Jesus promises 'I am with you always' — directly echoing the Lord working with the disciples here.
1 Corinthians 12:10 lists miraculous gifts like tongues and miracles — the very signs that confirmed the message here.
In Exodus 3:12, God promises to be with Moses and gives a confirming sign — echoing Mark 16:20’s pattern of divine presence and confirmation for a sent messenger.
In 1 Corinthians 2:4, Paul emphasizes that his preaching was demonstrated by the Spirit's power — echoing how the Lord confirmed the message with signs in Mark 16:20.
1 Corinthians 2:5 grounds faith in God’s power, not human wisdom — aligning with Mark 16:20 where the Lord confirms the preached message by accompanying signs.