In the providence of God, divine power is ever to be united with human effort.
Preached every where.
Such was and is the mission of Christ’s followers (see v. 15).
They went forth.
Alone alone among the gospel writers, Mark, in one bold stroke, takes note of the triumphs of the gospel accomplished by the Holy Spirit through the apostles during the first few years after the ascension.
Confirming the word.
Partially by the evidence of divine power manifested in the “signs” referred to in vs. 17, 18.
Amen.
Important textual evidence may be cited (cf. p. 146) for the omission of this word.