1 T he Day of Rest was over. The sun was coming up on the first day of the week. Mary Magdalene and the other Mary came to see the grave.

Now after the Sabbath, near dawn of the first day of the week, Mary of Magdala and the other Mary went to take a look at the tomb.

2 A t once the earth shook and an angel of the Lord came down from heaven. He came and pushed back the stone from the door and sat on it.

And behold, there was a great earthquake, for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven and came and rolled the boulder back and sat upon it.

3 H is face was bright like lightning. His clothes were white as snow.

His appearance was like lightning, and his garments as white as snow.

4 T he soldiers were shaking with fear and became as dead men.

And those keeping guard were so frightened at the sight of him that they were agitated and they trembled and became like dead men.

5 T he angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid. I know you are looking for Jesus Who was nailed to the cross.

But the angel said to the women, Do not be alarmed and frightened, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, Who was crucified.

6 H e is not here! He has risen from the dead as He said He would. Come and see the place where the Lord lay.

He is not here; He has risen, as He said. Come, see the place where He lay.

7 R un fast and tell His followers that He is risen from the dead. He is going before you to the country of Galilee. You will see Him there as I have told you.”

Then go quickly and tell His disciples, He has risen from the dead, and behold, He is going before you to Galilee; there you will see Him. Behold, I have told you.

8 T hey went away from the grave in a hurry. They were afraid and yet had much joy. They ran to tell the news to His followers.

So they left the tomb hastily with fear and great joy and ran to tell the disciples.

9 A s they went to tell the followers, Jesus met them and said hello to them. They came and held His feet and worshiped Him.

And as they went, behold, Jesus met them and said, Hail (greetings)! And they went up to Him and clasped His feet and worshiped Him.

10 T hen Jesus said to them, “Do not be afraid. Go and tell My followers to go to Galilee. They will see Me there.”

Then Jesus said to them, Do not be alarmed and afraid; go and tell My brethren to go into Galilee, and there they will see Me.

11 W hile they were on their way, some of the soldiers who were to watch the grave came into the city. They told the head religious leaders everything that had happened.

While they were on their way, behold, some of the guards went into the city and reported to the chief priests everything that had occurred.

12 T he soldiers gathered together with the other leaders and talked about what to do. The leaders gave much money to the soldiers.

And when they had gathered with the elders and had consulted together, they gave a sufficient sum of money to the soldiers,

13 T hey said, “Tell the people, ‘His followers came at night and took His body while we were sleeping.’

And said, Tell people, His disciples came at night and stole Him away while we were sleeping.

14 W e will see that you do not get into trouble over this if Pilate hears about it.”

And if the governor hears of it, we will appease him and make you safe and free from trouble and care.

15 T hey took the money and did as they were told. This story was told among the Jews and is still told today. Jesus Sends His Followers to Teach

So they took the money and did as they were instructed; and this story has been current among the Jews to the present day.

16 T hen the eleven followers went to Galilee. They went to the mountain where Jesus had told them to go.

Now the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain to which Jesus had directed and made appointment with them.

17 W hen they saw Jesus, they worshiped Him. But some did not believe.

And when they saw Him, they fell down and worshiped Him; but some doubted.

18 J esus came and said to them, “All power has been given to Me in heaven and on earth.

Jesus approached and, breaking the silence, said to them, All authority (all power of rule) in heaven and on earth has been given to Me.

19 G o and make followers of all the nations. Baptize them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.

Go then and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them into the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,

20 T each them to do all the things I have told you. And I am with you always, even to the end of the world.”

Teaching them to observe everything that I have commanded you, and behold, I am with you all the days ( perpetually, uniformly, and on every occasion), to the close and consummation of the age. Amen (so let it be).