Matthew 28
1 And in the close evening of the sabbath, as the first day of the week began to dawn, came Mary of Magdala and the other Mary, to view the sepulchre.
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,
2 And lo, there was a great earthquake: for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled away the stone from the door, and sat upon it.
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.
3 And his aspect was like the lightning; and his raiment white like snow:
His appearance was as dazzling as lightning, and his clothing was as white as snow;
4 and from fear of him the keepers were astounded, and became as dead men.
and, in their terror of him, the men on guard trembled violently and became like dead men.
5 And the angel answered, and said to the women: Be not ye afraid, for I know that ye seek Jesus who was crucified.
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.
6 He is not here; for he is risen, as he predicted. Come ye, see the place where our Lord was laid.
He is not here; for he has risen, as he said he would. Come, and see the place where he was lying;
7 And then go quickly, tell his disciples, that he is risen from the dead; and lo, he precedeth you to Galilee; there will ye see him. Behold, I have told you.
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.”
8 And they went quickly from the sepulchre, with fear and great joy, and ran to tell his disciples.
They left the tomb quickly, in awe and great joy, and ran to tell the news to the disciples.
9 And lo, Jesus met them, and said to them: Hail, ye. And they came and clasped his feet, and worshipped him.
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,
10 Then Jesus said to them: Be not afraid; but go, tell my brethren, that they go into Galilee, and there they will see me.
“Do not be afraid; go and tell my brothers and sisters to set out for Galilee, and they will see me there.”
11 And while they were going, some of the guards came into the city, and told the chief priests all that had occurred.
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.
12 And they assembled with the Elders, and held a council; and they gave no little money to the guards,
So they and the elders met and, after holding a consultation, gave a large sum of money to the soldiers,
13 and said to them: Say ye, that his disciples came and stole him away by night, while we were asleep.
and told them to say that his disciples came in the night, and stole him while they were asleep;
14 And if this should be reported before the President, we will pacify him, and cause you not to be troubled.
“And should this matter come before the Governor,” they added, “we will satisfy him, and see that you have nothing to fear.”
15 And they, having received the money, did as they were instructed. And this story is current among the Jews to this day.
So the soldiers took the money, and did as they were instructed. This story spread widely; the people of Judea still tell it today.
16 And the eleven disciples went into Galilee, to the mountain which Jesus had appointed for them.
The eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus told them to meet him;
17 And when they beheld him, they worshipped him: but some doubted.
and, when they saw him, they bowed to the ground before him; although some felt doubtful.
18 And Jesus came near, and discoursed with them, and said to them: All authority is given to me, in heaven and on earth. And as my Father sent me, so also I send you.
Then Jesus came up, and spoke to them, saying, “All authority in heaven and on the earth has been given to me.
19 Go ye, therefore, and instruct all nations; and baptize them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Therefore go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit,
20 And teach them to observe all that I have commanded you. And, behold, I am with you always, unto the consummation of the worlds Amen. Completion of the Holy Gospel as published by Matthew; and which he published in Hebrew, in the land of the Palestineans. (aiōn g165)
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)
