KJV ORIGINAL
But after I am risen again, I will go before you into Galilee.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
But after I come back from the dead, I'll meet you all in Galilee.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Even talking about his own death, Jesus was already making plans to see his friends again.
📚 Historical Context
In the Gospel of Matthew, chapter 26, Jesus speaks these words during the Last Supper to his disciples, as he foretells his betrayal, arrest, and death. He promises that after his resurrection, he will meet them again in Galilee, a region where much of his ministry began and where the disciples felt at home, providing them with a sense of continuity and hope. This assurance was given in the midst of growing tension, as Jesus knew the suffering ahead and wanted to prepare his followers for the events to come.
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