Mark 16:7
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.
Original Language Analysis
ἀλλ'
But
G235
ἀλλ'
But
Strong's:
G235
Word #:
1 of 21
properly, other things, i.e., (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations)
ὑπάγετε
go your way
G5217
ὑπάγετε
go your way
Strong's:
G5217
Word #:
2 of 21
to lead (oneself) under, i.e., withdraw or retire (as if sinking out of sight), literally or figuratively
τοῖς
G3588
τοῖς
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
4 of 21
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
αὐτὸν
him
G846
αὐτὸν
him
Strong's:
G846
Word #:
6 of 21
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
καὶ
and
G2532
καὶ
and
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
7 of 21
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
τῷ
G3588
τῷ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
8 of 21
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
Πέτρῳ
Peter
G4074
Πέτρῳ
Peter
Strong's:
G4074
Word #:
9 of 21
a (piece of) rock (larger than g3037); as a name, petrus, an apostle
ὅτι
that
G3754
ὅτι
that
Strong's:
G3754
Word #:
10 of 21
demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
Προάγει
he goeth before
G4254
Προάγει
he goeth before
Strong's:
G4254
Word #:
11 of 21
to lead forward (magisterially); intransitively, to precede (in place or time (participle, previous))
εἰς
into
G1519
εἰς
into
Strong's:
G1519
Word #:
13 of 21
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
τὴν
G3588
τὴν
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
14 of 21
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
Γαλιλαίαν·
Galilee
G1056
Γαλιλαίαν·
Galilee
Strong's:
G1056
Word #:
15 of 21
galilaea (i.e., the heathen circle), a region of palestine
αὐτὸν
him
G846
αὐτὸν
him
Strong's:
G846
Word #:
17 of 21
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
ὄψεσθε
shall ye see
G3700
ὄψεσθε
shall ye see
Strong's:
G3700
Word #:
18 of 21
to gaze (i.e., with wide-open eyes, as at something remarkable; and thus differing from g0991, which denotes simply voluntary observation; and from g1
Cross References
Mark 14:28But after that I am risen, I will go before you into Galilee.Matthew 26:32But after I am risen again, I will go before you into Galilee.Matthew 28:10Then said Jesus unto them, Be not afraid: go tell my brethren that they go into Galilee, and there shall they see me.Matthew 28:7And go quickly, and tell his disciples that he is risen from the dead; and, behold, he goeth before you into Galilee; there shall ye see him: lo, I have told you.John 21:1After these things Jesus shewed himself again to the disciples at the sea of Tiberias; and on this wise shewed he himself.Acts 13:31And he was seen many days of them which came up with him from Galilee to Jerusalem, who are his witnesses unto the people.Mark 14:50And they all forsook him, and fled.1 Corinthians 15:5And that he was seen of Cephas, then of the twelve:
Historical Context
Peter's denial left him devastated (14:72, "he wept"). This personal word, preserved in Mark's gospel (likely from Peter's own preaching), shows apostolic leadership wasn't merit-based but grace-based. The appearance in Galilee (Matthew 28:16, John 21) restored Peter and commissioned the disciples. Early church tradition says Mark wrote Peter's memoirs.
Questions for Reflection
- How does Jesus' specific mention of Peter speak to your own failures and need for restoration?
- Why did Jesus direct disciples back to Galilee rather than staying in Jerusalem?
- What promises has Christ made to you that circumstances have caused you to doubt or forget?
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Analysis & Commentary
Tell his disciples and Peter (τοῖς μαθηταῖς αὐτοῦ καὶ τῷ Πέτρῳ, tois mathētais autou kai tō Petrō)—the specific mention of Peter is stunning. The disciple who denied Jesus three times (14:66-72) receives personal assurance of restoration. This gracious singling-out reveals Christ's shepherd heart seeking His scattered sheep. He goeth before you into Galilee fulfills Jesus' prediction (14:28) and returns them to where their calling began (1:16-20).
As he said unto you (καθὼς εἶπεν ὑμῖν)—the resurrection vindicated all Jesus' words, including those they failed to understand or believe. Galilee, not Jerusalem, would be the renewed commissioning ground—away from hostile religious authorities, back to the fields of their original discipleship. The Risen Lord meets us where we started, to send us forward transformed.