Matthew 28
1 After the Sabbath, as the first day of the week began to dawn, Mary of Magdala and the other Mary had gone to look at the grave,
And the sabbath being over, as it began to dawn toward the first day of the week, came Mary the Magdalene, and the other Mary, to view the sepulchre.
2 when suddenly a great earthquake occurred. For an angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled away the stone, and seated himself on it.
And, lo! there was a great earthquake; for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled away the stone, and sat upon it.
3 His appearance was as dazzling as lightning, and his clothing was as white as snow;
His appearance was like lightning, and his raiment white as snow.
4 and, in their terror of him, the men on guard trembled violently and became like dead men.
And for fear of him the keepers shook, and became as dead men.
5 But the angel, addressing the women, said, “You need not be afraid. I know that it is Jesus, who was crucified, for whom you are looking.
And the angel answering said to the women, Fear ye not; for I know that ye are seeking Jesus, who was crucified.
6 He is not here; for he has risen, as he said he would. Come, and see the place where he was lying;
He is not here; for he hath risen, as he said. Come, see the place where he lay.
7 and then go quickly and say to his disciples ‘He has risen from the dead, and is going before you into Galilee; there you will see him.’ Remember, I have told you.”
And go quickly, and tell his disciples that he hath risen from the dead, and, lo! he is going before you into Galilee; there shall ye see him. Lo! I have told you.
8 They left the tomb quickly, in awe and great joy, and ran to tell the news to the disciples.
And they went away quickly from the tomb with fear and great joy, and ran to tell his disciples.
9 Suddenly Jesus met them. “Welcome!” he said. The women went up to him, and clasped his feet, bowing to the ground before him. Then Jesus said to them,
And lo! Jesus met them, saying, All hail! And they went up, and laid hold of his feet, and knelt down before him.
10 “Do not be afraid; go and tell my brothers and sisters to set out for Galilee, and they will see me there.”
Then Jesus saith to them, Be not afraid; go, tell my brethren to depart into Galilee, and there they shall see me.
11 While they were still on their way, some of the guard came into the city, and reported to the chief priests everything that had happened.
And as they were going, lo! some of the guard came into the city, and told the chief priests all that had taken place.
12 So they and the elders met and, after holding a consultation, gave a large sum of money to the soldiers,
And having assembled with the elders, and taken counsel together, they gave a large sum of money to the soldiers,
13 and told them to say that his disciples came in the night, and stole him while they were asleep;
saying, Say, His disciples came by night, and stole him away, while we slept.
14 “And should this matter come before the Governor,” they added, “we will satisfy him, and see that you have nothing to fear.”
And should the governor hear of this, we will persuade him, and make you secure.
15 So the soldiers took the money, and did as they were instructed. This story spread widely; the people of Judea still tell it today.
So they took the money, and did as they were taught. And this story hath been commonly reported among the Jews to this day.
16 The eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus told them to meet him;
And the eleven disciples went into Galilee, into the mountain, where Jesus had directed them.
17 and, when they saw him, they bowed to the ground before him; although some felt doubtful.
And when they saw him, they knelt down before him; but some doubted.
18 Then Jesus came up, and spoke to them, saying, “All authority in heaven and on the earth has been given to me.
And Jesus came up and spoke to them, saying, All power was given to me in heaven and on earth.
19 Therefore go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit,
Go, and make all nations my disciples, baptizing them into the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit;
20 and teaching them to lay to heart all the commands that I have given you; and, remember, I myself am with you every day until the close of the age.” (aiōn g165)
teaching them to observe all things, whatever I have commanded you. And, lo! I am with you always, unto the end of the world. (aiōn g165)
