Matt. 28:1 |
Now late on the Sabbath, as it began to dawn toward the first day of the week, Mary the Magdalene and the other Mary came to look at the grave. |
Matt. 28:2 |
And behold, there was a great earthquake, for an angel of the Lord descended out of heaven and came and rolled away the stone and sat upon it. |
Matt. 28:3 |
And his appearance was like lightning, and his garment as white as snow. |
Matt. 28:4 |
And for fear of him the guards shook and became like dead men. |
Matt. 28:5 |
And the angel answered and said to the women, Do not be afraid, for I know that you are seeking Jesus, the crucified. |
Matt. 28:6 |
He is not here, for He has been raised, even as He said. Come, see the place where He was lying. |
Matt. 28:7 |
And go quickly and tell His disciples that He has been raised from the dead, and behold, He goes before you into Galilee. There you will see Him. Behold, I have told you. |
Matt. 28:8 |
And they went away quickly from the tomb with fear and great joy and ran to report [this] to His disciples. |
Matt. 28:9 |
And behold, Jesus met them, saying, Rejoice! And they came to [Him] and took hold of His feet and worshipped Him. |
Matt. 28:10 |
Then Jesus said to them, Do not be afraid. Go and report to My brothers that they should go into Galilee, and there they will see Me. |
Matt. 28:11 |
And as they were going, behold, some from the guard came into the city and reported to the chief priests all that had happened. |
Matt. 28:12 |
And after [the chief priests] had gathered with the elders and had taken counsel, they gave a large sum of money to the soldiers, |
Matt. 28:13 |
Saying, Say [this,] His disciples came by night and stole Him away while we slept. |
Matt. 28:14 |
And if this comes to the governor's ears, we will persuade him and make sure that you have nothing to worry about. |
Matt. 28:15 |
And they took the money and did as they were instructed. And this account has been widely spread among the Jews until this very day. |
Matt. 28:16 |
And the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus directed them. |
Matt. 28:17 |
And when they saw Him, they worshipped [Him,] though some doubted. |
Matt. 28:18 |
And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. |
Matt. 28:19 |
Go therefore and disciple all the nations, baptizing them into the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, |
Matt. 28:20 |
Teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you all the days until the consummation of the age. |