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.
After the Sabbath, at dawn on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene came to see the tomb along with the other Mary.
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 behold, there was a great earthquake, for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven and came and rolled away the stone from the entrance and sat on it.
3 And his countenance was as lightning, and his raiment as snow.
His appearance was like lightning, and his clothing was as white as snow.
4 And for fear of him, the guards were struck with terror, and became as dead men.
The guards were so afraid of him that they trembled and became like 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 said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who has been 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, for he is risen, just as he said. Come see 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.
Now go quickly and tell his disciples that he is risen from the dead. And behold, he is going ahead of you to Galilee; there you will see him. Listen to what I have told you.”
8 And they went out quickly from the sepulchre with fear and great joy, running to tell his disciples.
So they went out quickly from the tomb with fear and great joy, and ran to tell his disciples.
9 And behold Jesus met them, saying: All hail. But they came up and took hold of his feet, and adored him.
As they went on their way to tell his disciples, behold, Jesus met them and said, “Greetings!” So they came to him, took hold of his feet, and worshiped him.
10 Then Jesus said to them: Fear not. Go, tell my brethren that they go into Galilee, there they shall see me.
Then Jesus said to them, “Do not be afraid; go tell my brothers to go to Galilee, and there they will 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.
As they went, behold, some of the guards went into the city and brought word to the chief priests of all that had taken place.
12 And they being assembled together with the ancients, taking counsel, gave a great sum of money to the soldiers,
After the chief priests had assembled with the elders and taken counsel, 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.
and said, “Tell people, ‘His disciples came by night and stole him away while we were sleeping.’
14 And if the governor shall hear this, we will persuade him, and secure you.
If this matter is heard before the governor, we will persuade him and keep you free from concern.”
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 had been instructed. And this story is still being spread among the Jews today.
16 And the eleven disciples went into Galilee, unto the mountain where Jesus had appointed them.
Meanwhile, the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had directed them to go.
17 And seeing them they adored: but some doubted.
When they saw him, they worshiped him, but some doubted.
18 And Jesus coming, spoke to them, saying: All power is given to me in heaven and in earth.
Then Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.
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 and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,
