Thematic Bible

Matthew 28:1

Now after the Sabbath, as it began to dawn toward the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary came to look at the grave.

Matthew 28:2

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

And his appearance was like lightning, and his clothing as white as snow.

Matthew 28:4

The guards shook for fear of him and became like dead men.

Matthew 28:5

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

He is not here, for He has risen, just as He said. Come, see the place where He was lying.

Matthew 28:7

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

And they left the tomb quickly with fear and great joy and ran to report it to His disciples.

Matthew 28:9

And behold, Jesus met them and greeted them. And they came up and took hold of His feet and worshiped Him.

Matthew 28:10

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

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

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

Matthew 28:13

and said, “You are to say, ‘His disciples came by night and stole Him away while we were asleep.’

Matthew 28:14

And if this should come to the governor’s ears, we will win him over and keep you out of trouble.”

Matthew 28:15

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

But the eleven disciples proceeded to Galilee, to the mountain which Jesus had designated.

Matthew 28:17

When they saw Him, they worshiped Him; but some were doubtful.

Matthew 28:18

And Jesus came up and spoke to them, saying, All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth.

Matthew 28:19

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

Matthew 28:20

teaching them to observe all that I commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”