Mark 16:7
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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.’”
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But go your way, tell his disciples and Peter--This Second Gospel, being drawn up--as all the earliest tradition states--under the eye of Peter, or from materials chiefly furnished by him, there is something deeply affecting in the preservation of this little phrase by Mark alone. that he goeth before you into Galilee; there shall ye see him, as he said unto you--(See on Mat 28:7).
Open source ↗In this chapter, we have a short account of the resurrection and ascension of the Lord Jesus: and the joys and triumphs which it furnished all believers with, will be very acceptable to those who sympathised and suffered with Christ in the foregoing chapters. Here is, I. Christ's resurrection notified by an angel to the women that came to the sepulchre to anoint him (Mar 16:1-8). II. His appearance to Mary Magdalene, and the account she gave of it to the disciples (Mar 16:9-11). III. His appearance to the two disciples, going to Emmaus, and the report they made of it to their brethren (Mar 16:12, Mar 16:13). IV. His appearance to the eleven with the commission he gave them to set up his kingdom in the world, and full instructions and credentials in order thereunto, (Mar 16:14-18). V. His ascension into heaven, the apostles' close application to their work, and God's owning of them in it (Mar 16:19, Mar 16:20).
Open source ↗16:7 The angel’s message for the disciples repeated Jesus’ prediction and promise (14:28). The disciples’ desertion and denial would be forgiven and their apostolic commission restored.
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But after I have risen, I will go ahead of you into Galilee.”
But after I have risen, I will go ahead of you into Galilee.”
“Do not be afraid,” said Jesus. “Go and tell My brothers to go to Galilee. There they will see Me.”
Then go quickly and tell His disciples, ‘He has risen from the dead and is going ahead of you into Galilee. There you will see Him.’ See, I have told you.”
Later, by the Sea of Tiberias, Jesus again revealed Himself to the disciples. He made Himself known in this way:
and that He appeared to Cephas and then to the Twelve.
Then everyone deserted Him and fled.
and for many days He was seen by those who had accompanied Him from Galilee to Jerusalem. They are now His witnesses to our people.
So instead, you ought to forgive and comfort him, so that he will not be overwhelmed by excessive sorrow.