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

MATTHEW 26:32KJV
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Matthew 26:32 (KJV)

What does Matthew 26:32 mean?

Matthew 26:32 records Jesus telling his disciples that after he rises from the dead, he will go ahead of them into Galilee. Jesus is reassuring his followers that his death will not be the end, and he will meet them again after his resurrection.

In this scene, Jesus is speaking to his closest disciples during the Last Supper, just before his arrest. He is preparing them for the shock of his coming death, but also giving them hope by promising to reunite with them in Galilee. This promise points forward to the resurrection and shows that Jesus already knows what will happen next.

The Greek behind Matthew 26:32

  • προάγω (proágō, "go before"): This word means to lead the way or go ahead. Jesus is not just meeting the disciples in Galilee; he is leading them there, showing care and guidance even after his resurrection.
  • ἐγείρω (egeírō, "risen again"): This word is often used for being raised from the dead. Jesus is clearly predicting his resurrection, not just a return from sleep or illness.

Why Matthew 26:32 matters

  • Matthew 26:32 makes it clear that Jesus knew about his resurrection before it happened, which shows his foreknowledge and control over the situation.
  • This verse reassures the disciples (and readers) that the story does not end with Jesus’ death; there is a plan for reunion and restoration.
  • The mention of Galilee connects back to earlier parts of Jesus’ ministry and sets up the later resurrection appearances described at the end of Matthew’s Gospel.

Where else these words appear

“before” Greek G4254 · used in 18 verses

  • Matthew 2:9 When they had heard the king, they departed; and, lo, the star, which they saw in the east, went before them, till it came and stood over where the young child was.
  • Mark 6:45 And straightway he constrained his disciples to get into the ship, and to go to the other side before unto Bethsaida, while he sent away the people.
  • Acts 12:6 And when Herod would have brought him forth, the same night Peter was sleeping between two soldiers, bound with two chains: and the keepers before the door kept the prison.

“Galilee” Greek G1056 · used in 62 verses

  • Matthew 2:22 But when he heard that Archelaus did reign in Judaea in the room of his father Herod, he was afraid to go thither: notwithstanding, being warned of God in a dream, he turned aside into the parts of Galilee:
  • Mark 3:7 But Jesus withdrew himself with his disciples to the sea: and a great multitude from Galilee followed him, and from Judaea,
  • Luke 23:55 And the women also, which came with him from Galilee, followed after, and beheld the sepulchre, and how his body was laid.

“again” Greek G1453 · used in 135 verses

  • Matthew 2:13 And when they were departed, behold, the angel of the Lord appeareth to Joseph in a dream, saying, Arise, and take the young child and his mother, and flee into Egypt, and be thou there until I bring thee word: for Herod will seek the young child to destroy him.
  • Mark 13:8 For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: and there shall be earthquakes in divers places, and there shall be famines and troubles: these are the beginnings of sorrows.
  • Acts 10:40 Him God raised up the third day, and shewed him openly;