Thematic Bible
Matthew 28:1 (show verse)
Matthew 28:2 (show verse)
And 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.
Matthew 28:3 (show verse)
And his appearance was like lightning, and his clothing as white as snow.
Matthew 28:4 (show verse)
The guards shook for fear of him and became like dead men.
Matthew 28:5 (show verse)
The angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid; for I know that you are looking for Jesus who has been crucified.
Matthew 28:6 (show verse)
He is not here, for He has risen, just as He said. Come, see the place where He was lying.
Matthew 28:7 (show verse)
Go 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.”
Matthew 28:8 (show verse)
And they left the tomb quickly with fear and great joy and ran to report it to His disciples.
Matthew 28:9 (show verse)
And behold, Jesus met them and greeted them. And they came up and took hold of His feet and worshiped Him.
Matthew 28:10 (show verse)
Then 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.”
Matthew 28:11 (show verse)
Now while they were on their way, some of the guard came into the city and reported to the chief priests all that had happened.
Matthew 28:12 (show verse)
And when they had assembled with the elders and consulted together, they gave a large sum of money to the soldiers,
Matthew 28:13 (show verse)
and said, “You are to say, ‘His disciples came by night and stole Him away while we were asleep.’
Matthew 28:14 (show verse)
And if this should come to the governor’s ears, we will win him over and keep you out of trouble.”
Matthew 28:15 (show verse)
And 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.
Matthew 28:16 (show verse)
But the eleven disciples proceeded to Galilee, to the mountain which Jesus had designated.
Matthew 28:17 (show verse)
When they saw Him, they worshiped Him; but some were doubtful.
Matthew 28:18 (show verse)
And Jesus came up and spoke to them, saying, “All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth.