Matthew 28
1 In the end of the sabbath, as it began to dawn toward the first [day] of the week, came Mary Magdalene and the other Mary to see the sepulchre.
Early Sunday morning, at dawn, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to see the tomb.
2 And, behold, there was a great earthquake: for the angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled back the stone from the door, and sat upon it.
All of a sudden there was a tremendous earthquake, for an angel of the Lord came down from heaven and rolled away the stone, and sat on it.
3 His countenance was like lightning, and his raiment white as snow:
His face blazed like lightning, and his clothes were as white as snow.
4 And for fear of him the keepers did shake, and became as dead [men].
The guards shook with fear, falling down as if they were dead.
5 And the angel answered and said unto the women, Fear not ye: for I know that ye seek Jesus, which was crucified.
The angel told the women, “Don't be afraid! I know you're looking for Jesus, who was crucified.
6 He is not here: for he is risen, as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay.
He's not here. He's risen from the dead, just as he said he would. Come and see where the Lord was lying.
7 And go quickly, and tell his disciples that he is risen from the dead; and, behold, he goeth before you into Galilee; there shall ye see him: lo, I have told you.
Now go quickly and tell his disciples that he's risen from the dead and that he's going on ahead of you to Galilee. You will see him there, I promise you!”
8 And they departed quickly from the sepulchre with fear and great joy; and did run to bring his disciples word.
They left the tomb quickly, both afraid and very happy, running to tell his disciples.
9 And as they went to tell his disciples, behold, Jesus met them, saying, All hail. And they came and held him by the feet, and worshipped him.
Suddenly Jesus came to meet them, and greeted them. They went over to him, held onto his feet and worshiped him.
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 Jesus said to them, “Don't be afraid! Go and tell my brothers to leave for Galilee, and they will see me there.”
11 Now when they were going, behold, some of the watch came into the city, and shewed unto the chief priests all the things that were done.
As they left, some of the guards went into the city and explained to the chief priests everything that had happened.
12 And when they were assembled with the elders, and had taken counsel, they gave large money unto the soldiers,
After the chief priests had met with the elders, and worked out a plan, they bribed the soldiers with a great deal of money.
13 Saying, Say ye, His disciples came by night, and stole him [away] while we slept.
“Say that his disciples came during the night and stole him while we were sleeping,” they told the soldiers.
14 And if this come to the governor’s ears, we will persuade him, and secure you.
“And if the governor hears about this, we'll talk to him and you won't have to worry.”
15 So they took the money, and did as they were taught: and this saying is commonly reported among the Jews until this day.
So the soldiers took the money and did what they were told. This story has been spread among the Jewish people to this very day.
16 Then the eleven disciples went away into Galilee, into a mountain where Jesus had appointed them.
But the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had told them to go.
17 And when they saw him, they worshipped him: but some doubted.
When they saw him they worshiped him, though some doubted.
18 And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.
Jesus came to them and told them, “All power in heaven and on earth has been given to me.
19 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:
So go and make disciples of people of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.
