Matthew 28
1 IN the end of the sabbath, as it began to dawn toward the first day of the week, came Mary Magdalene and the other Mary to see the sepulchre.
Now after the Sabbath, as it began to dawn on 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 the angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled back the stone from the door, and sat upon it.
And look, there was a great earthquake, for an angel of the Lord descended from the sky, and came and rolled away the stone, and sat on it.
3 His countenance was like lightning, and his raiment white as snow:
His appearance was like lightning, and his clothing white as snow.
4 And for fear of him the keepers did shake, and became as dead men.
For fear of him, the guards shook, 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 was crucified.
The angel answered the women, "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, see the place where the Lord lay.
He is not here, for he has risen, just like he said. Come, see the place where he was lying.
7 And go quickly, and tell his disciples that he is risen from the dead; and, behold, he goeth before you into Galilee; there shall ye see him: lo, I have told you.
Go quickly and tell his disciples, 'He has risen from the dead, and look, he goes before you into Galilee; there you will see him.' See, I have told you."
8 And they departed quickly from the sepulchre with fear and great joy; and did run to bring his disciples word.
They departed quickly from the tomb, frightened yet with great joy, and ran to bring his disciples word.
9 And as they went to tell his disciples, behold, Jesus met them, saying, All hail. And they came and held him by the feet, and worshipped him.
And look, Jesus met them, saying, "Rejoice!" And they came and took hold of his feet, and worshiped him.
10 Then said Jesus unto them, Be not afraid: go tell my brethren that they go into Galilee, and there shall they see me.
Then Jesus said to them, "Do not be afraid. Go tell my brothers that they should go into Galilee, and there they will see me."
11 Now when they were going, behold, some of the watch came into the city, and shewed unto the chief priests all the things that were done.
Now while they were going, look, some of the guards came into the city, and told the chief priests all the things that had happened.
12 And when they were assembled with the elders, and had taken counsel, they gave large money unto the soldiers,
When they were assembled with the elders, and had taken counsel, they gave a large amount of silver to the soldiers,
13 Saying, Say ye, His disciples came by night, and stole him away while we slept.
saying, "Say that his disciples came by night, and stole him away while we slept.
14 And if this come to the governor’s ears, we will persuade him, and secure you.
If this comes to the governor's ears, we will persuade him and make you free of worry."
15 So they took the money, and did as they were taught: and this saying is commonly reported among the Jews until this day.
So they took the money and did as they were told. This saying was spread abroad among the Jewish people, and continues until this day.
16 Then the eleven disciples went away into Galilee, into a mountain where Jesus had appointed them.
But the eleven disciples went into Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had sent them.
17 And when they saw him, they worshipped him: but some doubted.
When they saw him, they bowed down to him, but some doubted.
18 And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.
Jesus came to them and spoke to them, saying, "All authority has been given to me in heaven and on earth.
19 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:
Therefore go, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,
