Matthew 28
1 Now late on the sabbath day, as it began to dawn toward the first [day] of the week, came Mary Magdalene and the other Mary to see the sepulchre.
After the Sabbath, as the first day of the week began to dawn, Mary of Magdala and the other Mary had gone to look at the grave,
2 And behold, there was a great earthquake; for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled away the stone, and sat upon it.
when suddenly a great earthquake occurred. For an angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled away the stone, and seated himself on it.
3 His appearance was as lightning, and his raiment white as snow:
His appearance was as dazzling as lightning, and his clothing was as white as snow;
4 and for fear of him the watchers did quake, and became as dead men.
and, in their terror of him, the men on guard trembled violently and became like dead men.
5 And the angel answered and said unto the women, Fear not ye: for I know that ye seek Jesus, which hath been crucified.
But the angel, addressing the women, said, “You need not be afraid. I know that it is Jesus, who was crucified, for whom you are looking.
6 He is not here; for he is risen, even as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay.
He is not here; for he has risen, as he said he would. Come, and see the place where he was lying;
7 And go quickly, and tell his disciples, He is risen from the dead; and lo, he goeth before you into Galilee; there shall ye see him: lo, I have told you.
and then go quickly and say to his disciples ‘He has risen from the dead, and is going before you into Galilee; there you will see him.’ Remember, I have told you.”
8 And they departed quickly from the tomb with fear and great joy, and ran to bring his disciples word.
They left the tomb quickly, in awe and great joy, and ran to tell the news to the disciples.
9 And behold, Jesus met them, saying, All hail. And they came and took hold of his feet, and worshipped him.
Suddenly Jesus met them. “Welcome!” he said. The women went up to him, and clasped his feet, bowing to the ground before him. Then Jesus said to them,
10 Then saith Jesus unto them, Fear not: go tell my brethren that they depart into Galilee, and there shall they see me.
“Do not be afraid; go and tell my brothers and sisters to set out for Galilee, and they will see me there.”
11 Now while they were going, behold, some of the guard came into the city, and told unto the chief priests all the things that were come to pass.
While they were still on their way, some of the guard came into the city, and reported 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,
So they and the elders met and, after holding a consultation, gave a large sum of money to the soldiers,
13 saying, Say ye, His disciples came by night, and stole him away while we slept.
and told them to say that his disciples came in the night, and stole him while they were asleep;
14 And if this come to the governor’s ears, we will persuade him, and rid you of care.
“And should this matter come before the Governor,” they added, “we will satisfy him, and see that you have nothing to fear.”
15 So they took the money, and did as they were taught: and this saying was spread abroad among the Jews, [and continueth] until this day.
So the soldiers took the money, and did as they were instructed. This story spread widely; the people of Judea still tell it today.
16 But the eleven disciples went into Galilee, unto the mountain where Jesus had appointed them.
The eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus told them to meet him;
17 And when they saw him, they worshipped [him]: but some doubted.
and, when they saw him, they bowed to the ground before him; although some felt doubtful.
18 And Jesus came to them and spake unto them, saying, All authority hath been given unto me in heaven and on earth.
Then Jesus came up, and spoke to them, saying, “All authority in heaven and on the earth has been given to me.
19 Go ye therefore, and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them into the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Ghost:
Therefore go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit,
20 teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I commanded you: and lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. (aiōn g165)
and teaching them to lay to heart all the commands that I have given you; and, remember, I myself am with you every day until the close of the age.” (aiōn g165)
