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Matthew 28:10

What does Matthew 28:10 mean?

A plain-English look at Matthew 28:10 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Matthew 28:10 means

Jesus gently reassured the women, again telling them, "Fear not." He then reiterated the command given by the angel: they were to go and tell His "brethren," meaning His disciples, to go to Galilee. There, Jesus promised, they would see Him. This repeated instruction emphasized the importance of this meeting in Galilee, serving as a divinely appointed rendezvous where Jesus would further instruct His followers. His use of "brethren" highlights His loving and intimate relationship with His disciples, even after His resurrection.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

Then saith Jesus unto them, Fear not: go tell my brethren that they depart into Galilee, and there shall they see me.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Then said Jesus unto them, Be not afraid: go tell my brethren that they go into Galilee, and there shall they see me.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Then saith Jesus unto them, Fear not: go tell my brethren that they depart into Galilee, and there shall they see me.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

Then said Jesus to them, Have no fear: go and give word to my brothers to go into Galilee, and there they will see me.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

Then saith Jesus to them, `Fear ye not, go away, tell to my brethren that they may go away to Galilee, and there they shall see me.'

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

Then Jesus said to them: Fear not. Go, tell my brethren that they go into Galilee. There they shall see me.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

Then Jesus says to them, Fear not; go, bring word to my brethren that they go into Galilee, and there they shall see me.

Context

Following His initial greeting and the women's worship, Jesus reiterates the core message and command. This verse directly reinforces the angelic message from verse 7, providing a divine double-confirmation of the upcoming meeting in Galilee. This interaction solidifies the women's role as messengers and sets the stage for the pivotal encounter between Jesus and the eleven disciples, where He will deliver the Great Commission.

v.9And behold, Jesus met them, saying, All hail. And they came and took hold of his feet, and worshipped him.

v.10This passage

v.11Now while they were going, behold, some of the guard came into the city, and told unto the chief priests all the things that were come to pass.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Luke 24:36

    And as they spake these things, he himself stood in the midst of them, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you.

  • Matthew 12:48

    But he answered and said unto him that told him, Who is my mother? and who are my brethren?

  • Psalms 103:8

    Jehovah is merciful and gracious, Slow to anger, and abundant in lovingkindness.

  • Hebrews 2:11

    For both he that sanctifieth and they that are sanctified are all of one: for which cause he is not ashamed to call them brethren,

  • John 6:20

    But he saith unto them, It is I; be not afraid.

  • Matthew 25:45

    Then shall he answer them, saying, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye did it not unto one of these least, ye did it not unto me.

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