< Matthew 28 >

1 And in the end of the sabbath, when it began to dawn towards the first day of the week, came Mary Magdalen and the other Mary, to see the sepulchre.
NOW after the eve of the sabbath, as the light was dawning, towards the first day of the week, Mary Magdalen had come, and the other Mary, to view the sepulchre.
2 And behold there was a great earthquake. For an angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and coming, rolled back the stone, and sat upon it.
And, lo! there was a great earthquake; for an angel of the Lord descending from heaven, came and rolled back the stone from the door, and sat upon it.
3 And his countenance was as lightning, and his raiment as snow.
His aspect was as lightning, and his raiment white as snow.
4 And for fear of him, the guards were struck with terror, and became as dead men.
And for fear of him the guards shook, and became as dead men.
5 And the angel answering, said to the women: Fear not you; for I know that you seek Jesus who was crucified.
Then the angel addressing them, said to the women, Fear not ye; for I know that ye are seeking Jesus who was crucified.
6 He is not here, for he is risen, as he said. Come, and see the place where the Lord was laid.
He is not here: he is risen, as he said. Come hither, behold the place where the Lord lay.
7 And going quickly, tell ye his disciples that he is risen: and behold he will go before you into Galilee; there you shall see him. Lo, I have foretold it to you.
And go quickly, tell his disciples that he is risen from the dead: and, lo! he goeth before you into Galilee; there shall ye see him, as he said unto you.
8 And they went out quickly from the sepulchre with fear and great joy, running to tell his disciples.
And they went out quickly from the sepulchre with fear, and great joy; and ran to carry the tidings to his disciples.
9 And behold Jesus met them, saying: All hail. But they came up and took hold of his feet, and adored him.
And as they were going to tell the disciples, then behold Jesus met them saying, Hail! And they came and held him by the feet, and worshipped him.
10 Then Jesus said to them: Fear not. Go, tell my brethren that they go into Galilee, there they shall see me.
Then saith Jesus to them, Be not affrighted: go, tell my disciples that they go into Galilee, there shall they see me.
11 Who when they were departed, behold some of the guards came into the city, and told the chief priests all things that had been done.
And as they were going, some of the guards who were come into the city, had told the chief priests all things which had happened.
12 And they being assembled together with the ancients, taking counsel, gave a great sum of money to the soldiers,
And being assembled with the elders, and having held a council, they gave a large sum of money to the soldiers,
13 Saying: Say you, His disciples came by night, and stole him away when we were asleep.
saying, Report, that his disciples coming by night stole him away, while you were asleep.
14 And if the governor shall hear this, we will persuade him, and secure you.
And if this comes to the governor’s ears, we will persuade him, and preserve you harmless.
15 So they taking the money, did as they were taught: and this word was spread abroad among the Jews even unto this day.
So they took the money, and did as they were instructed. And this account is circulated among the Jews to this day.
16 And the eleven disciples went into Galilee, unto the mountain where Jesus had appointed them.
Then the eleven disciples went into Galilee, to the mountain, where Jesus had ordered them.
17 And seeing them they adored: but some doubted.
And when they saw him, they worshipped him. Still some doubted.
18 And Jesus coming, spoke to them, saying: All power is given to me in heaven and in earth.
Then Jesus approaching, spake to them, saying, All power is given me in heaven and upon earth.
19 Going therefore, teach ye all nations; baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost.
Go therefore, make disciples among all nations, baptising them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:
20 Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and behold I am with you all days, even to the consummation of the world. (aiōn g165)
teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo! I am with you at all times even to the end of the world. Amen. (aiōn g165)

< Matthew 28 >