Poison
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Poison is any substance - liquid, solid, or gas - that is toxic to the body, and induces death or grave illness.
However, according to the Gospel of Mark, a "believer" may drink any poison without harm coming to him or her (Mark 16:18). It should be noted that the most reliable early manuscripts and other ancient witnesses end the Gospel of Mark with verse 8 of the 16th chapter.[1] Apart from this questioned section, there is no other mention of drinking poison without harm in the New Testament.[2]