This logical problem, combined with the fact that so many different ancient readers of Mark\u2019s Gospel (Matthew, Luke, and at least two early scribes) felt that Mark\u2019s ending was abrupt, are sufficient indication, for me anyway, that something is indeed missing. The Gospel of Peter <\/a>is also important evidence \u2013 it provides an ending that flows logically continuing where Mark leaves off, and does not follow either Matthew or Luke at this point, suggesting the author knew Mark\u2019s complete story (which does not necessarily mean he had a complete text of Mark before him).<\/p>\n What is more perplexing to me is that neither Matthew nor Luke seems to have known the continuation of Mark\u2019s story. Whatever Mark originally had, whether this abrupt ending or a continuation that is now lost, Matthew and Luke did not know what happens next, except that the disciples saw Jesus. They disagree on where and on most major details.<\/p>\n
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