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Matthew 28:16

What does Matthew 28:16 mean?

A plain-English look at Matthew 28:16 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Matthew 28:16 means

Meanwhile, the eleven remaining disciples, in obedience to Jesus' command relayed by the women and the angel, journeyed to Galilee. They went specifically to the mountain where Jesus had previously appointed them to meet Him. This deliberate journey demonstrates their faith and obedience, following the instructions despite their previous fears and doubts. This destination marks the designated place for a significant encounter and the fulfillment of Jesus' promises.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

But the eleven disciples went into Galilee, unto the mountain where Jesus had appointed them.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Then the eleven disciples went away into Galilee, into a mountain where Jesus had appointed them.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

But the eleven disciples went into Galilee, unto the mountain where Jesus had appointed them.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

But the eleven disciples went into Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had given them orders to go.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

And the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mount where Jesus appointed them,

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And the eleven disciples went into Galilee, unto the mountain where Jesus had appointed them.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

But the eleven disciples went into Galilee to the mountain which Jesus had appointed them.

Context

This verse returns the narrative's focus to Jesus' faithful followers, in contrast to the earlier account of the chief priests' conspiracy. It directly follows the spread of the false rumor, showing the two parallel but opposing narratives unfolding. This journey to Galilee sets the stage for Jesus' climatic appearance to His disciples, where He will deliver the Great Commission, bringing the chapter to its powerful conclusion.

v.15So they took the money, and did as they were taught: and this saying was spread abroad among the Jews, and continueth until this day.

v.16This passage

v.17And when they saw him, they worshipped him; but some doubted.

Cross references

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

  • Acts 1:13

    And when they were come in, they went up into the upper chamber, where they were abiding; both Peter and John and James and Andrew, Philip and Thomas, Bartholomew and Matthew, James the son of Alphæus, and Simon the Zealot, and Judas the son of James.

  • Matthew 28:7

    And go quickly, and tell his disciples, He is risen from the dead; and lo, he goeth before you into Galilee; there shall ye see him: lo, I have told you.

  • Matthew 26:32

    But after I am raised up, I will go before you into Galilee.

  • Matthew 28:10

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

  • Mark 16:14

    And afterward he was manifested unto the eleven themselves as they sat at meat; and he upbraided them with their unbelief and hardness of heart, because they believed not them that had seen him after he was risen.

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