< Matthew 28 >
1 Now late on sabbath, as it was the dusk of the next day after sabbath, came Mary of Magdala and the other Mary to look at the sepulchre.
And in the close evening of the sabbath, as the first day of the week began to dawn, came Mary of Magdala and the other Mary, to view the sepulchre.
2 And behold, there was a great earthquake; for an angel of [the] Lord, descending out of heaven, came and rolled away the stone and sat upon it.
And lo, there was a great earthquake: for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled away the stone from the door, and sat upon it.
3 And his look was as lightning, and his clothing white as snow.
And his aspect was like the lightning; and his raiment white like snow:
4 And for fear of him the guards trembled and became as dead men.
and from fear of him the keepers were astounded, and became as dead men.
5 And the angel answering said to the women, Fear not ye, for I know that ye seek Jesus the crucified one.
And the angel answered, and said to the women: Be not ye afraid, for I know that ye seek 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 is not here; for he is risen, as he predicted. Come ye, see the place where our Lord was laid.
7 And go quickly and say to his disciples that he is risen from the dead; and behold, he goes before you into Galilee, there shall ye see him. Behold, I have told you.
And then go quickly, tell his disciples, that he is risen from the dead; and lo, he precedeth you to Galilee; there will ye see him. Behold, I have told you.
8 And going out quickly from the tomb with fear and great joy, they ran to bring his disciples word.
And they went quickly from the sepulchre, with fear and great joy, and ran to tell his disciples.
9 And as they went to bring his disciples word, behold also, Jesus met them, saying, Hail! And they coming up took him by the feet, and did him homage.
And lo, Jesus met them, and said to them: Hail, ye. And they came and clasped his feet, and worshipped him.
10 Then Jesus says to them, Fear not; go, bring word to my brethren that they go into Galilee, and there they shall see me.
Then Jesus said to them: Be not afraid; but go, tell my brethren, that they go into Galilee, and there they will see me.
11 And as they went, behold, some of the watch went into the city, and brought word to the chief priests of all that had taken place.
And while they were going, some of the guards came into the city, and told the chief priests all that had occurred.
12 And having assembled with the elders, and having taken counsel, they gave a large sum of money to the soldiers,
And they assembled with the Elders, and held a council; and they gave no little money to the guards,
13 saying, Say that his disciples coming by night stole him [while] we [were] sleeping.
and said to them: Say ye, that his disciples came and stole him away by night, while we were asleep.
14 And if this should come to the hearing of the governor, we will persuade him, and save you from all anxiety.
And if this should be reported before the President, we will pacify him, and cause you not to be troubled.
15 And they took the money and did as they had been taught. And this report is current among the Jews until this day.
And they, having received the money, did as they were instructed. And this story is current among the Jews to this day.
16 But the eleven disciples went into Galilee to the mountain which Jesus had appointed them.
And the eleven disciples went into Galilee, to the mountain which Jesus had appointed for them.
17 And when they saw him, they did homage to him: but some doubted.
And when they beheld him, they worshipped him: but some doubted.
18 And Jesus coming up spoke to them, saying, All power has been given me in heaven and upon earth.
And Jesus came near, and discoursed with them, and said to them: All authority is given to me, in heaven and on earth. And as my Father sent me, so also I send you.
19 Go [therefore] and make disciples of all the nations, baptising them to the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit;
Go ye, therefore, and instruct all nations; and baptize them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
20 teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have enjoined you. And behold, I am with you all the days, until the completion of the age. (aiōn )
And teach them to observe all that I have commanded you. And, behold, I am with you always, unto the consummation of the worlds Amen. Completion of the Holy Gospel as published by Matthew; and which he published in Hebrew, in the land of the Palestineans. (aiōn )