1 After the Sabbaths, a28:1 I.e., the Passover and Saturday around dawn on the first day of the week, b28:1 Lit. first of the Sabbaths Mary Magdalene c28:1 Or Mary of Magdala and the other Mary went to take a look at the burial site. d28:1 Or the tomb ISV — Matthew 28:1
2 Suddenly, there was a powerful earthquake, because an angel of the Lord had come down from heaven, approached the stone, rolled it away, and was sitting on top of it. ISV — Matthew 28:2
3 His appearance was bright as lightning, and his clothes were white as snow. ISV — Matthew 28:3
4 Trembling from fear, even the guards themselves became catatonic. e28:4 Lit. became like the dead ISV — Matthew 28:4
5 Responding to the women, the angel said, “Stop being frightened! I know you’re looking for Jesus, who was crucified. ISV — Matthew 28:5
6 He is not here. He has been raised, just as he said. Come and see the place where he f28:6 Other mss. read the Lord was lying. ISV — Matthew 28:6
7 Then go quickly and tell his disciples that he is risen from the dead. He is going ahead of you into Galilee, and you will see him there. Remember, I have told you!” ISV — Matthew 28:7
8 So they quickly left the tomb, terrified but also ecstatic, and ran to tell Jesus’ g28:8 Lit. his disciples. ISV — Matthew 28:8
9 Suddenly, Jesus met them and said, “Greetings!” They went up to him, took hold of his feet, and worshipped him. ISV — Matthew 28:9
10 Then Jesus told them, “Stop being frightened! Go and tell my brothers to leave for Galilee, and they will see me there.” ISV — Matthew 28:10
11 While the women were on their way, some of the guards went into the city and told the high priests everything that had happened. ISV — Matthew 28:11
12 So they met with the elders and agreed on a plan to give the soldiers a large h28:12 Or a sufficient amount of money. ISV — Matthew 28:12
13 They said, “Say that Jesus’ i28:13 Lit. his disciples came at night and stole him while you were sleeping. ISV — Matthew 28:13
14 If this is reported to the governor, we’ll personally persuade him to keep you out of trouble.” j28:14 Lit. from worry ISV — Matthew 28:14
15 So the soldiers k28:15 Lit. they took the money, did as they were instructed, and this story has been spread among the Jews to this day. ( ; ; ; ) ISV — Matthew 28:15
16 The eleven disciples went into Galilee to the hillside to which Jesus had directed them. ISV — Matthew 28:16
17 When they saw him, they worshipped him, though some had doubts. ISV — Matthew 28:17
18 Then Jesus approached them and told them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. ISV — Matthew 28:18
19 Therefore, as you go, disciple people in all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit, ISV — Matthew 28:19
20 teaching them to obey everything that I’ve commanded you. And remember, I am with you each and every day l28:20 Lit. you all the days until the end of the age.” m28:20 Other mss. read age. Amen ISV — Matthew 28:20