1 Now after the Sabbath, as it began to dawn on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary came to see the tomb. WEB — Matthew 28:1
2 Behold, there was a great earthquake, for an angel of the Lord descended from the sky, and came and rolled away the stone from the door, and sat on it. WEB — Matthew 28:2
3 His appearance was like lightning, and his clothing white as snow. WEB — Matthew 28:3
4 For fear of him, the guards shook, and became like dead men. WEB — Matthew 28:4
5 The angel answered the women, “Don't be afraid, for I know that you seek Jesus, who has been crucified. WEB — Matthew 28:5
6 He is not here, for he has risen, just like he said. Come, see the place where the Lord was lying. WEB — Matthew 28:6
7 Go quickly and tell his disciples, ‘He has risen from the dead, and behold, he goes before you into Galilee; there you will see him.’ Behold, I have told you.” WEB — Matthew 28:7
8 They departed quickly from the tomb with fear and great joy, and ran to bring his disciples word. WEB — Matthew 28:8
9 As they went to tell his disciples, behold, Jesus met them, saying, “Rejoice!” They came and took hold of his feet, and worshiped him. WEB — Matthew 28:9
10 Then Jesus said to them, “Don't be afraid. Go tell my brothers that they may go into Galilee, and there they will see me.” WEB — Matthew 28:10
11 Now while they were going, behold, some of the guards came into the city, and told the chief priests all the things that had happened. WEB — Matthew 28:11
12 When they were assembled with the elders, and had taken counsel, they gave a large amount of silver to the soldiers, WEB — Matthew 28:12
13 saying, “Say that his disciples came by night, and stole him away while we slept. WEB — Matthew 28:13
14 If this comes to the governor's ears, we will persuade him and make you free of worry.” WEB — Matthew 28:14
15 So they took the money and did as they were told. This saying was spread abroad among the Jews, and continues until this day. WEB — Matthew 28:15
16 But the eleven disciples went into Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had sent them. WEB — Matthew 28:16
17 When they saw him, they bowed down to him, but some doubted. WEB — Matthew 28:17
18 Jesus came to them and spoke to them, saying, “All authority has been given to me in heaven and on earth. WEB — Matthew 28:18
19 Go, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, WEB — Matthew 28:19
20 teaching them to observe all things which I commanded you. Behold, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Amen. WEB — Matthew 28:20