Matthew 28:10
Then Jesus said to them, “Do not be afraid; go and tell my brothers to go to Galilee, and there they will see me.”
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Jesus’ instruction to "go and tell my brethren" highlights His tender mercy; He calls the disciples who had just deserted Him "brothers," assuring them that their past failings are forgotten and they are still part of His family. This intimate term, especially after His resurrection, shows how His grace extends beyond our failures to restore us to relationship.
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adelphois · Greek Noun
A term of endearment and spiritual identification used by the resurrected Jesus for His disciples, signifying the new covenant family relationship established through His death and resurrection.
Jesus' instruction to meet in Galilee after his resurrection is a callback to his ministry there and a way to rebuild trust with his disciples, who had recently abandoned him in Jerusalem.
c. 30 AD— this verse
Jesus' Resurrection
On the first day of the week, after Jesus' crucifixion, women disciples discover the tomb is empty and are told by angels that he has risen.
c. 30 AD
Jesus Appears to Mary Magdalene
Jesus first appears to Mary Magdalene outside the empty tomb, commissioning her to tell his followers the news.
c. 30 AD
Women Report to Disciples
The women rush to tell the disciples about the resurrection, but their testimony is initially met with disbelief.
c. 30 AD
Peter and John Visit Tomb
Peter and John also go to the tomb, seeing the empty grave clothes and beginning to believe.
c. 30 AD
Jesus Appears to Disciples in Jerusalem
Later that same day, Jesus appears to his disciples in Jerusalem, offering peace and further confirmation of his resurrection.
c. 30 AD
Journey to Galilee
Following Jesus' instructions, the disciples travel to Galilee, a region significant for Jesus' ministry and where he promised to meet them again.
Jesus uses a similar tender address, calling Mary Magdalene by name and referring to his disciples as 'my brethren,' highlighting the relational aspect even after his resurrection and before his ascension.
Hebrews 2:11This passage explains the profound theological significance of Jesus not being ashamed to call us His brethren, emphasizing His humanity and our shared identity through Him.
Matthew 26:32Jesus had previously promised the disciples that after his resurrection, he would go before them to Galilee, making this instruction a reminder and confirmation of His earlier word.
1 Corinthians 15:3-7This passage is a foundational account of the resurrection appearances, listing many of the same individuals and events, underscoring the reliability of the resurrection testimony.
calvinMatthew 28:8-10: "And they departed quickly from the sepulchre with fear and great joy; and did run to bring his disciples word."
- And they departed quickly from the tomb with fear and great joy, and ran to inform his disciples. 9. And while they went to inform his disciples, then, lo, Jesus met them, saying, Hail. [305] And they approached, and held his feet, and worshipped him. 10. Then Jesus saith to them, Fear not; go, tell my brethren to go into Galilee; and there shall they see me.
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gillMatthew 28:10: "Then said Jesus unto them, Be not afraid: go tell my brethren that they go into Galilee, and there shall they see me."
Then said Jesus unto them, be not afraid,.... Of me, or what you have seen; or lest there should be any deception in the case. In other respects the saints are subject to fears; as lest they should have no share in the love of God, nor interest in Christ, or the work of God is not begun in their hearts; and by reason of sin, lest that should get the ascendant ov…
Jesus’ instruction to "go and tell my brethren" highlights His tender mercy; He calls the disciples who had just deserted Him "brothers," assuring them that their past failings are forgotten and they are still part of His family. This intimate term, especially after His resurrection, shows how His grace extends beyond our failures to restore us to relationship.
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"Then Jesus said to them, “Do not be afraid; go and tell my brothers to go to Galilee, and there they will see me.”" — Jesus’ instruction to "go and tell my brethren" highlights His tender mercy; He calls the disciples who had just deserted Him "brothers," assuring them that their past failings are forgotten and they…
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