Matthew 28

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