Mark 16:7

The Resurrection · Mark 16:1–8
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Translations

Modern
But go, tell His disciples and Peter, ‘He is going ahead of you into Galilee. There you will see Him, just as He told you.’”
Traditional
But go your way, tell his disciples and Peter that he goeth before you into Galilee: there shall ye see him, as he said unto you.
Literal
But go, say to His disciples and to Peter, ‘He goes before you into Galilee. There you will see Him, as He said to you.’”
Latin
Sed ite, dicite discipulis ejus, et Petro, quia præcedit vos in Galilæam: ibi eum videbitis, sicut dixit vobis.

Interlinear

Greek
English
But go, tell His disciples and Peter, ‘He is going ahead of you into Galilee. There you will see Him, just as He told you.’”

Notes

The angel’s message to the disciples repeated what Jesus had already said (14:28). It reminded them of his promise.

The disciples had abandoned Jesus and denied him, but they would be forgiven. Their role as apostles (messengers sent by Jesus) would be restored.

Theme notes and profiles

Simon Peter Women Named Mary Angels Miracles

Events

Parallels

Matthew 28:1–10 Luke 24:1–12 John 20:1–9

People

Peter: Apostle of Jesus, leader in the early church

Places

Galilee: Region in northern Israel; key location in Jesus' ministry

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Gospel Mark, Gospel of Peter, the Apostle

Topics

Angel (A Spirit): Appearances of At the Tomb of Jesus Galilee: The Northern District of Palestine: Jesus Appeared to his Disciples In, After his Resurrection Jesus, the Christ: Arises from the Dead (Just Outside Jerusalem) Jesus, the Christ: Resurrection of Peter: Jesus Sends Message To, After the Resurrection