Mathayo 28
1 Baada ya Sabato, alfajiri mapema siku ya kwanza ya juma, Maria Magdalene na yule Maria mwingine walikwenda kulitazama kaburi.
Now late on the sabbath day, as it began to dawn toward the first [day] of the week, came Mary Magdalene and the other Mary to see the sepulchre.
2 Ghafula, pakawa na tetemeko kubwa la ardhi, kwa sababu malaika wa Bwana alishuka kutoka mbinguni, akaenda penye kaburi, akalivingirisha lile jiwe na kulikalia.
And behold, 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 Sura ya huyo malaika ilikuwa kama umeme, na mavazi yake yalikuwa meupe kama theluji.
His appearance was as lightning, and his raiment white as snow:
4 Wale walinzi wa kaburi walimwogopa sana, wakatetemeka hata wakawa kama wafu.
and for fear of him the watchers did quake, and became as dead men.
5 Yule malaika akawaambia wale wanawake, “Msiogope, kwa maana ninajua kuwa mnamtafuta Yesu aliyesulubiwa.
And the angel answered and said unto the women, Fear not ye; for I know that ye seek Jesus, who hath been crucified.
6 Hayupo hapa, kwa kuwa amefufuka, kama vile alivyosema. Njooni mpatazame mahali alipokuwa amelazwa.
He is not here; for he is risen, even as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay.
7 Kisha nendeni upesi mkawaambie wanafunzi wake kwamba, ‘Amefufuka kutoka kwa wafu, naye awatangulia kwenda Galilaya. Huko ndiko mtamwona. Sasa nimekwisha kuwaambia.’”
And go quickly, and tell his disciples, He is risen from the dead; and lo, he goeth before you into Galilee; there shall ye see him: lo, I have told you.
8 Hivyo wale wanawake wakaondoka pale kaburini wakiwa wamejawa na hofu, bali wakiwa na furaha nyingi. Wakaenda mbio kuwaeleza wanafunzi wake habari hizo.
And they departed quickly from the tomb with fear and great joy, and ran to bring his disciples word.
9 Ghafula, Yesu akakutana nao, akasema, “Salamu!” Wale wanawake wakamkaribia, wakaishika miguu yake, wakamwabudu.
And behold, Jesus met them, saying, All hail. And they came and took hold of his feet, and worshipped him.
10 Ndipo Yesu akawaambia, “Msiogope. Nendeni mkawaambie ndugu zangu waende Galilaya, ndiko watakakoniona.”
Then saith Jesus unto them, Fear not: go tell my brethren that they depart into Galilee, and there shall they see me.
11 Wakati wale wanawake walikuwa njiani wakienda, baadhi ya wale askari waliokuwa wakilinda kaburi walienda mjini na kuwaeleza viongozi wa makuhani kila kitu kilichokuwa kimetukia.
Now while they were going, behold, some of the guard came into the city, and told unto the chief priests all the things that were come to pass.
12 Baada ya viongozi wa makuhani kukutana na wazee na kutunga hila, waliwapa wale askari kiasi kikubwa cha fedha
And when they were assembled with the elders, and had taken counsel, they gave much money unto the soldiers,
13 wakiwaambia, “Inawapasa mseme, ‘Wanafunzi wake walikuja wakati wa usiku na kumwiba sisi tulipokuwa tumelala.’
saying, Say ye, His disciples came by night, and stole him away while we slept.
14 Kama habari hizi zikimfikia mtawala, sisi tutamwondolea mashaka nanyi hamtapata tatizo lolote.”
And if this come to the governor’s ears, we will persuade him, and rid you of care.
15 Kwa hiyo wale askari wakazipokea hizo fedha nao wakafanya kama walivyoelekezwa. Habari hii imeenea miongoni mwa Wayahudi mpaka leo.
So they took the money, and did as they were taught: and this saying was spread abroad among the Jews, [and continueth] until this day.
16 Basi wale wanafunzi kumi na mmoja wakaenda hadi Galilaya kwenye ule mlima ambao Yesu alikuwa amewaagiza.
But the eleven disciples went into Galilee, unto the mountain where Jesus had appointed them.
17 Walipomwona, wakamwabudu; lakini baadhi yao wakaona shaka.
And when they saw him, they worshipped [him]; but some doubted.
18 Yesu akawajia na kusema, “Nimepewa mamlaka yote mbinguni na duniani.
And Jesus came to them and spake unto them, saying, All authority hath been given unto me in heaven and on earth.
19 Kwa sababu hii, enendeni mkawafanye mataifa yote kuwa wanafunzi, mkiwabatiza kwa Jina la Baba na la Mwana na la Roho Mtakatifu,
Go ye therefore, and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them into the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit:
