Thematic Bible

Matthew 28:1

Now well along on the sabbath, as it began to dawn on the first of the sabbaths, came Mary Magdalene and the other Mary to see the sepulchre.

Matthew 28:2

And, behold, there was a great earthquake, for the angel of the Lord descended from heaven and came and rolled back the stone from the door and sat upon it.

Matthew 28:3

His countenance was like lightning, and his raiment white as snow;

Matthew 28:4

and for fear of him the guards shook and became as dead men.

Matthew 28:5

And the angel answered and said unto the women, Fear not ye, for I know that ye seek Jesus, who was crucified.

Matthew 28:6

He is not here, for he is risen, as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay.

Matthew 28:7

And go quickly and tell his disciples that he is risen from the dead; and, behold, he goes before you into Galilee; there ye shall see him; behold, I have told you.

Matthew 28:8

And they departed quickly from the sepulchre with fear and great joy and ran to bring his disciples word.

Matthew 28:9

And as they went to tell his disciples, behold, Jesus met them, saying, Receive joy. And they came and held him by the feet and worshipped him.

Matthew 28:10

Then Jesus said unto them, Be not afraid; go tell my brothers that they may go into Galilee, and there they shall see me.

Matthew 28:11

Now when they were going, behold, some of the guard came into the city and reported unto the chief priests all the things that were done.

Matthew 28:12

And when they were assembled with the elders and had taken counsel, they gave a large amount of money to the soldiers,

Matthew 28:13

saying, Say ye, His disciples came by night and stole him away while we slept.

Matthew 28:14

And if this comes to the governor's ears, we will persuade him and make you secure.

Matthew 28:15

So they took the money and did as they were taught, and this saying is commonly reported among the Jews until this day.

Matthew 28:16

Then the eleven disciples went away into Galilee, into the mountain where Jesus had appointed them.

Matthew 28:17

And when they saw him, they worshipped him; but some doubted.

Matthew 28:18

And Jesus came and spoke unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.

Matthew 28:19

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

Matthew 28:20

teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you; and, behold, I am with you always even unto the end of the age. Amen.