Devine Scripture

Mark 14:28

What does Mark 14:28 mean?

A plain-English look at Mark 14:28 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Mark 14:28 means

Jesus adds that after He is raised, He will go before them into Galilee. He couples the prophecy of failure with a promise of restoration. His resurrection is certain; His shepherding continues. “Go before you” evokes a shepherd leading scattered sheep back together and anticipates renewed fellowship in a familiar place. The disciples’ story will not end in desertion but in reunion and commissioning. This word should have steadied them in the coming hours, reminding them that Jesus’ death is not the final word. He plans to gather, forgive, and send them from Galilee.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

But after that I am risen, I will go before you into Galilee.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

But after I have come back from the dead, I will go before you into Galilee.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

but after my having risen I will go before you to Galilee.'

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

But after I shall be risen again, I will go before you into Galilee.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

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

Context

Immediately after predicting their scattering, Jesus promises post-resurrection gathering. This gracious assurance balances the warning and frames the coming failures within hope. Peter will still protest, but Jesus’ word stands. The narrative will proceed with Peter’s vehement claims of loyalty, Jesus’ precise prediction of his denials, and the others’ similar assertions. Then the scene moves to Gethsemane, where the disciples’ weakness will surface in sleep and flight, proving Jesus’ prophecy true while His promise of restoration waits beyond the cross.

v.27And Jesus saith unto them, All ye shall be offended: for it is written, I will smite the shepherd, and the sheep shall be scattered abroad.

v.28This passage

v.29But Peter said unto him, Although all shall be offended, yet will not I.

Cross references

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

  • 1 Corinthians 15:4

    and that he was buried; and that he hath been raised on the third day according to the scriptures;

  • 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.

  • Matthew 26:32

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

  • Matthew 16:21

    From that time began Jesus to show unto his disciples, that he must go unto Jerusalem, and suffer many things of the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and the third day be raised up.

  • Mark 16:7

    But go, tell his disciples and Peter, He goeth before you into Galilee: there shall ye see him, as he said unto you.

  • 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.

Related questions readers ask

Keep reading

Want to dig deeper? Explore Mark 14

Hand-picked devotionals, topical studies, and pastoral answers that draw on Mark 14.

Keep exploring

Follow this verse across Scripture

Topics, devotionals, original-language word studies, and figures connected to Mark 14:28.

Browse every hub

BibleTopicsBible answersDevotionalsFamous passagesWord studiesPeoplePlacesVerses for…Reading plansCommentary