Mark 16:12
New International Version
Afterward Jesus appeared in a different form to two of them while they were walking in the country.

New Living Translation
Afterward he appeared in a different form to two of his followers who were walking from Jerusalem into the country.

English Standard Version
After these things he appeared in another form to two of them, as they were walking into the country.

Berean Standard Bible
After this, Jesus appeared in a different form to two of them as they walked along in the country.

Berean Literal Bible
And after these things, He appeared in another form to two of them as they are walking, going into the country.

King James Bible
After that he appeared in another form unto two of them, as they walked, and went into the country.

New King James Version
After that, He appeared in another form to two of them as they walked and went into the country.

New American Standard Bible
Now after that, He appeared in a different form to two of them while they were walking along on their way to the country.

NASB 1995
After that, He appeared in a different form to two of them while they were walking along on their way to the country.

NASB 1977
And after that, He appeared in a different form to two of them, while they were walking along on their way to the country.

Legacy Standard Bible
After that, He appeared in a different form to two of them while they were walking along on their way to the countryside.

Amplified Bible
After that, He appeared in a different form to two of them as they were walking along the way to the country.

Christian Standard Bible
After this, he appeared in a different form to two of them walking on their way into the country.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Then after this, He appeared in a different form to two of them walking on their way into the country.

American Standard Version
And after these things he was manifested in another form unto two of them, as they walked, on their way into the country.

Contemporary English Version
Later, Jesus appeared in another form to two disciples, as they were on their way out of the city.

English Revised Version
And after these things he was manifested in another form unto two of them, as they walked, on their way into the country.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Later Jesus appeared to two disciples as they were walking to their home in the country. He did not look as he usually did.

Good News Translation
After this, Jesus appeared in a different manner to two of them while they were on their way to the country.

International Standard Version
After this, Jesus appeared in a different form to two disciples as they were walking into the country.

Majority Standard Bible
After this, Jesus appeared in a different form to two of them as they walked along in the country.

NET Bible
After this he appeared in a different form to two of them while they were on their way to the country.

New Heart English Bible
And after these things he appeared in another form to two of them, as they walked on their way into the country.

Webster's Bible Translation
After that, he appeared in another form to two of them, as they were walking and going into the country.

Weymouth New Testament
Afterwards He showed Himself in another form to two of them as they were walking, on their way into the country.

World English Bible
After these things he was revealed in another form to two of them as they walked, on their way into the country.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And after these things, to two of them, as they are going into a field, walking, He appeared in another form,

Berean Literal Bible
And after these things, He appeared in another form to two of them as they are walking, going into the country.

Young's Literal Translation
And after these things, to two of them, as they are going into a field, walking, he was manifested in another form,

Smith's Literal Translation
And after these things, to two of them, walking about, was he manifested in another form, they going into the field.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And after that he appeared in another shape to two of them walking, as they were going into the country.

Catholic Public Domain Version
But after these events, he was shown in another likeness to two of them walking, as they were going out to the countryside.

New American Bible
After this he appeared in another form to two of them walking along on their way to the country.

New Revised Standard Version
After this he appeared in another form to two of them, as they were walking into the country.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
After these things he appeared to two of them in another manner, as they were walking and going to a village.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
After these things, he appeared before two of them in another form as they walked and they were going to a village.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
After this he appeared in another form to two of them, as they walked and went into the country.

Godbey New Testament


Haweis New Testament
Then after this, he was manifested under another form, to two of them as they were walking, and going into the country.

Mace New Testament
after that, he appear'd under another form to two of them, as they were taking a walk into the country.

Weymouth New Testament
Afterwards He showed Himself in another form to two of them as they were walking, on their way into the country.

Worrell New Testament
And after these things He appeared in another form to two of them, as they were walking, going into the country;

Worsley New Testament
After this He appeared in another form to two of them as they were walking, going into the country:

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Jesus Appears to Two Disciples
11And when they heard that Jesus was alive and she had seen Him, they did not believe it. 12 After this, Jesus appeared in a different form to two of them as they walked along in the country. 13And they went back and reported it to the rest, but they did not believe them either.…

Cross References
Luke 24:13-35
That same day two of them were going to a village called Emmaus, about seven miles from Jerusalem. / They were talking with each other about everything that had happened. / And as they talked and deliberated, Jesus Himself came up and walked along with them. ...

John 20:19-29
It was the first day of the week, and that very evening, while the disciples were together with the doors locked for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them. “Peace be with you!” He said to them. / After He had said this, He showed them His hands and His side. The disciples rejoiced when they saw the Lord. / Again Jesus said to them, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent Me, so also I am sending you.” ...

Matthew 28:9-10
Suddenly Jesus met them and said, “Greetings!” They came to Him, grasped His feet, and worshiped Him. / “Do not be afraid,” said Jesus. “Go and tell My brothers to go to Galilee. There they will see Me.”

Acts 1:3
After His suffering, He presented Himself to them with many convincing proofs that He was alive. He appeared to them over a span of forty days and spoke about the kingdom of God.

1 Corinthians 15:5-7
and that He appeared to Cephas and then to the Twelve. / After that, He appeared to more than five hundred brothers at once, most of whom are still living, though some have fallen asleep. / Then He appeared to James, then to all the apostles.

Genesis 18:1-2
Then the LORD appeared to Abraham by the Oaks of Mamre in the heat of the day, while he was sitting at the entrance of his tent. / And Abraham looked up and saw three men standing nearby. When he saw them, he ran from the entrance of his tent to meet them and bowed low to the ground.

Genesis 32:24-30
So Jacob was left all alone, and there a man wrestled with him until daybreak. / When the man saw that he could not overpower Jacob, he struck the socket of Jacob’s hip and dislocated it as they wrestled. / Then the man said, “Let me go, for it is daybreak.” But Jacob replied, “I will not let you go unless you bless me.” ...

Exodus 3:2-6
There the angel of the LORD appeared to him in a blazing fire from within a bush. Moses saw the bush ablaze with fire, but it was not consumed. / So Moses thought, “I must go over and see this marvelous sight. Why is the bush not burning up?” / When the LORD saw that he had gone over to look, God called out to him from within the bush, “Moses, Moses!” “Here I am,” he answered. ...

Judges 13:21-22
And when the angel of the LORD did not appear again to Manoah and his wife, Manoah realized that it had been the angel of the LORD. / “We are going to die,” he said to his wife, “for we have seen God!”

2 Kings 6:17
Then Elisha prayed, “O LORD, please open his eyes that he may see.” And the LORD opened the eyes of the young man, and he saw that the hills were full of horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha.

Isaiah 6:1-5
In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord seated on a throne, high and exalted; and the train of His robe filled the temple. / Above Him stood seraphim, each having six wings: With two wings they covered their faces, with two they covered their feet, and with two they were flying. / And they were calling out to one another: “Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of Hosts; all the earth is full of His glory.” ...

Daniel 3:25
“Look!” he exclaimed. “I see four men, unbound and unharmed, walking around in the fire—and the fourth looks like a son of the gods!”

Daniel 10:5-9
I lifted up my eyes, and behold, there was a certain man dressed in linen, with a belt of fine gold from Uphaz around his waist. / His body was like beryl, his face like the brilliance of lightning, his eyes like flaming torches, his arms and legs like the gleam of polished bronze, and his voice like the sound of a multitude. / Only I, Daniel, saw the vision; the men with me did not see it, but a great terror fell upon them, and they ran and hid themselves. ...

Zechariah 9:9
Rejoice greatly, O Daughter of Zion! Shout in triumph, O Daughter of Jerusalem! See, your King comes to you, righteous and victorious, humble and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey.

Malachi 3:1
“Behold, I will send My messenger, who will prepare the way before Me. Then the Lord whom you seek will suddenly come to His temple—the Messenger of the covenant, in whom you delight—see, He is coming,” says the LORD of Hosts.


Treasury of Scripture

After that he appeared in another form to two of them, as they walked, and went into the country.

Luke 24:13-32
And, behold, two of them went that same day to a village called Emmaus, which was from Jerusalem about threescore furlongs…

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Mark 16
1. An Angel declares the resurrection of Jesus to three women.
9. Jesus himself appears to Mary Magdalene;
12. to two going into the country;
14. then to the apostles;
15. whom he sends forth to preach the gospel;
19. and ascends into heaven.














After this
This phrase indicates a sequence of events following the resurrection of Jesus. It connects to the previous verses where Jesus first appeared to Mary Magdalene. The resurrection appearances are crucial for establishing the truth of the resurrection, a cornerstone of Christian faith.

Jesus appeared
The appearance of Jesus post-resurrection is a testament to His victory over death. These appearances serve as proof to His disciples and followers that He is alive, fulfilling His promise of rising on the third day. This aligns with 1 Corinthians 15:5-8, where Paul lists the appearances of the risen Christ.

in a different form
This suggests that Jesus' resurrected body had different properties than His pre-crucifixion body. It could be recognized or unrecognized, as seen in other resurrection accounts like Luke 24:16, where the disciples on the road to Emmaus did not initially recognize Him. This highlights the glorified state of His resurrection body.

to two of them
This refers to two disciples, likely the same ones mentioned in Luke 24:13-35, who were on the road to Emmaus. The number two is significant as it fulfills the Jewish legal requirement for a valid testimony (Deuteronomy 19:15).

as they walked along
Walking was a common mode of travel in ancient times, and this setting provides a natural backdrop for Jesus to reveal Himself. The journey motif is often used in Scripture to symbolize spiritual journeys or transitions.

in the country
This likely refers to the area outside of Jerusalem, possibly on the road to Emmaus. The rural setting contrasts with the urban environment of Jerusalem, emphasizing the spread of the resurrection message beyond the city. It also reflects the humble and accessible nature of Jesus' ministry, reaching people in various walks of life.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Jesus
The resurrected Christ who appears in a different form, demonstrating His divine power and authority over life and death.

2. Two Disciples
These are followers of Jesus who are traveling in the country. Their identity is not specified in this verse, but they are part of the larger group of Jesus' disciples.

3. The Country
This refers to the rural area outside of Jerusalem where the disciples were walking. It signifies a place of revelation and encounter with the risen Christ.
Teaching Points
The Mystery of the Resurrection
Jesus' ability to appear in different forms underscores the mystery and power of the resurrection. It challenges us to recognize His presence in unexpected ways in our own lives.

The Importance of Spiritual Perception
The disciples' initial failure to recognize Jesus reminds us of the need for spiritual discernment. We must be open to seeing God at work in ways that may not align with our expectations.

The Role of Scripture in Revelation
As seen in the fuller account in Luke, Jesus uses Scripture to reveal Himself to the disciples. This teaches us the importance of engaging with the Bible to deepen our understanding of Christ.

Encounters with Christ Transform Lives
The disciples' encounter with Jesus on the road leads to a transformation in their understanding and faith. Our own encounters with Christ should lead to personal transformation and a renewed commitment to His mission.(12-13) After that he appeared in another form.--See Notes on Luke 24:13-35.

Verse 12. - And after these things he was manifested in another form unto two of them, as they walked (πορευομένοις) on their way into the country. This appearance is doubtless the same as that which is related fully by St. Luke (Luke 24:13).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
After
Μετὰ (Meta)
Preposition
Strong's 3326: (a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives.

[this],
ταῦτα (tauta)
Demonstrative Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Plural
Strong's 3778: This; he, she, it.

[Jesus] appeared
ἐφανερώθη (ephanerōthē)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 5319: To make clear (visible, manifest), make known. From phaneros; to render apparent.

in
ἐν (en)
Preposition
Strong's 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc.

a different
ἑτέρᾳ (hetera)
Adjective - Dative Feminine Singular
Strong's 2087: (a) of two: another, a second, (b) other, different, (c) one's neighbor. Of uncertain affinity; other or different.

form
μορφῇ (morphē)
Noun - Dative Feminine Singular
Strong's 3444: Form, shape, outward appearance. Perhaps from the base of meros; shape; figuratively, nature.

to two
δυσὶν (dysin)
Adjective - Dative Masculine Plural
Strong's 1417: Two. A primary numeral; 'two'.

of
ἐξ (ex)
Preposition
Strong's 1537: From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out.

them
αὐτῶν (autōn)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

as they walked
περιπατοῦσιν (peripatousin)
Verb - Present Participle Active - Dative Masculine Plural
Strong's 4043: From peri and pateo; to tread all around, i.e. Walk at large; figuratively, to live, deport oneself, follow.

along
πορευομένοις (poreuomenois)
Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Dative Masculine Plural
Strong's 4198: To travel, journey, go, die.

in
εἰς (eis)
Preposition
Strong's 1519: A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.

[the] country.
ἀγρόν (agron)
Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 68: From ago; a field; genitive case, the country; specially, a farm, i.e. Hamlet.


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