Matthew 28 ~ Matthew 28

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1 N ow after the Sabbath, as it began to dawn toward the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary came to look at the grave.

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.

2 A nd behold, a severe earthquake had occurred, for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven and came and rolled away the stone and sat upon it.

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.

3 A nd his appearance was like lightning, and his clothing as white as snow.

His countenance was like lightning, and his raiment white as snow:

4 T he guards shook for fear of him and became like dead men.

And for fear of him the keepers did shake, and became as dead men.

5 T he angel said to the women, “ Do not be afraid; for I know that you are looking for Jesus who has been crucified.

And the angel answered and said unto the women, Fear not ye: for I know that ye seek Jesus, which was crucified.

6 H e is not here, for He has risen, just as He said. Come, see the place where He was lying.

He is not here: for he is risen, as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay.

7 G o quickly and tell His disciples that He has risen from the dead; and behold, He is going ahead of you into Galilee, there you will see Him; behold, I have told you.”

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.

8 A nd they left the tomb quickly with fear and great joy and ran to report it to His disciples.

And they departed quickly from the sepulchre with fear and great joy; and did run to bring his disciples word.

9 A nd behold, Jesus met them and greeted them. And they came up and took hold of His feet and worshiped Him.

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.

10 T hen Jesus said to them, “ Do not be afraid; go and take word to My brethren to leave for Galilee, and there they will see Me.”

Then said Jesus unto them, Be not afraid: go tell my brethren that they go into Galilee, and there shall they see me.

11 N ow while they were on their way, some of the guard came into the city and reported to the chief priests all that had happened.

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.

12 A nd when they had assembled with the elders and consulted together, they gave a large sum of money to the soldiers,

And when they were assembled with the elders, and had taken counsel, they gave large money unto the soldiers,

13 a nd said, “You are to say, ‘His disciples came by night and stole Him away while we were asleep.’

Saying, Say ye, His disciples came by night, and stole him away while we slept.

14 A nd if this should come to the governor’s ears, we will win him over and keep you out of trouble.”

And if this come to the governor's ears, we will persuade him, and secure you.

15 A nd they took the money and did as they had been instructed; and this story was widely spread among the Jews, and is to this day. The Great Commission

So they took the money, and did as they were taught: and this saying is commonly reported among the Jews until this day.

16 B ut the eleven disciples proceeded to Galilee, to the mountain which Jesus had designated.

Then the eleven disciples went away into Galilee, into a mountain where Jesus had appointed them.

17 W hen they saw Him, they worshiped Him; but some were doubtful.

And when they saw him, they worshipped him: but some doubted.

18 A nd Jesus came up and spoke to them, saying, “ All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth.

And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.

19 G o therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit,

Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:

20 t eaching them to observe all that I commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”

Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. Amen.