Matthew 26:32
But after I am risen again, I will go before you into Galilee.
Original Language Analysis
μετὰ
after
G3326
μετὰ
after
Strong's:
G3326
Word #:
1 of 10
properly, denoting accompaniment; "amid" (local or causal); modified variously according to the case (genitive association, or accusative succession)
τὸ
G3588
τὸ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
3 of 10
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
ἐγερθῆναί
am risen again
G1453
ἐγερθῆναί
am risen again
Strong's:
G1453
Word #:
4 of 10
to waken (transitively or intransitively), i.e., rouse (literally, from sleep, from sitting or lying, from disease, from death; or figuratively, from
προάξω
I will go before
G4254
προάξω
I will go before
Strong's:
G4254
Word #:
6 of 10
to lead forward (magisterially); intransitively, to precede (in place or time (participle, previous))
εἰς
into
G1519
εἰς
into
Strong's:
G1519
Word #:
8 of 10
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
Cross References
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.Mark 16:7But 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.Matthew 28:16Then the eleven disciples went away into Galilee, into a mountain where Jesus had appointed them.Matthew 20:19And shall deliver him to the Gentiles to mock, and to scourge, and to crucify him: and the third day he shall rise again.Mark 14:28But after that I am risen, I will go before you into Galilee.1 Corinthians 15:6After that, he was seen of above five hundred brethren at once; of whom the greater part remain unto this present, but some are fallen asleep.Matthew 16:21From that time forth began Jesus to shew unto his disciples, how that he must go unto Jerusalem, and suffer many things of the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and be raised again the third day.
Historical Context
Galilee held deep significance as the region where Jesus's public ministry began and where most disciples originated. His promise to meet them there after resurrection evoked their initial calling, signaling renewal and fresh commissioning. The geographic return symbolized spiritual restoration to their original purpose.
Questions for Reflection
- How does Jesus's immediate promise of restoration after predicting failure demonstrate the nature of grace?
- What does the Galilee meeting teach about God's patient restoration of those who fail Him?
Related Resources
Explore related topics, people, and study resources to deepen your understanding of this passage.
Analysis & Commentary
But after I am risen again, I will go before you into Galilee (μετὰ δὲ τὸ ἐγερθῆναί με προάξω ὑμᾶς εἰς τὴν Γαλιλαίαν, meta de to egerthēnai me proaxō hymas eis tēn Galilaian)—Immediately after predicting their failure, Jesus promises restoration. I will go before you (προάξω, proaxō)—as a shepherd leads his sheep (John 10:4), Christ will resume His pastoral role despite their desertion.
Galilee, where Jesus first called them (Matthew 4:18-22), becomes the place of recommissioning (Matthew 28:16-20). This promise anchors hope: their failure is not final. The Resurrection will reverse the scattering, reconstituting the flock under the risen Shepherd. Grace triumphs over human weakness.