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 late on the Sabbath, as it began to dawn toward the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary came to see the tomb.
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.
Behold, there was a great earthquake, for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven, came and rolled away the stone, and sat on it.
3 And his countenance was as lightning, and his raiment as snow.
His appearance was like lightning, and his clothing as white as snow.
4 And for fear of him, the guards were struck with terror, and became as dead men.
The guards shook with fear 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.
The angel addressed the women and said to them, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you seek 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, but 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.
Go quickly and tell his disciples, 'He has risen from the dead. See, he is going ahead of you to Galilee. There you will see him.' See, I have told you.”
8 And they went out quickly from the sepulchre with fear and great joy, running to tell his disciples.
The women quickly left 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.
Behold, Jesus met them and said, “Greetings!” The women came, 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 leave for Galilee. 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.
Now while the women were going, behold, some of the guards went into the city and told the chief priests all the things that had happened.
12 And they being assembled together with the ancients, taking counsel, gave a great sum of money to the soldiers,
When the priests had met with the elders and discussed the matter with them, they gave a large amount of money to the soldiers
13 Saying: Say you, His disciples came by night, and stole him away when we were asleep.
and told them, “Say to others, 'Jesus' disciples came by night and stole his body while we were sleeping.'
14 And if the governor shall hear this, we will persuade him, and secure you.
If this report reaches the governor, we will persuade him and take any worries away from you.”
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 the soldiers took the money and did as they had been instructed. This report spread widely among the Jews and continues even today.
16 And the eleven disciples went into Galilee, unto the mountain where Jesus had appointed them.
But the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain to which Jesus had directed them.
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.
Jesus came to them and spoke to them and said, “All authority has been given to me in heaven and on 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 and make disciples of all the nations. Baptize them into the name of the Father, of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
