Thematic Bible
Matthew 28:1 (show verse)
After the sabbath, as the first day of the week was dawning, Mary of Magdala and the other Mary went to get a look at the tomb.
Matthew 28:2 (show verse)
Now there had been a great earthquake. For an angel of the Lord came down from heaven and went and rolled the boulder back and remained sitting upon it.
Matthew 28:3 (show verse)
His appearance was as bright as lightning and his clothes as white as snow.
Matthew 28:4 (show verse)
The men on guard trembled in awe of him, and became like dead men.
Matthew 28:5 (show verse)
And the angel said to the women, "Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus who was crucified.
Matthew 28:6 (show verse)
He is not here; He has risen, as He said He would do. Come, get a look at the place where He was lying.
Matthew 28:7 (show verse)
Then run and tell His disciples, 'He has risen from the dead, and is going back to Galilee ahead of you; you will see Him there.' This is my message to you."
Matthew 28:8 (show verse)
So off they hurried from the tomb, frightened and yet in ecstasy, and ran to break the news to His disciples.
Matthew 28:9 (show verse)
Then Jesus met them Himself, and said, "Good morning!" And they went up to Him and clasped His feet, and worshiped Him.
Matthew 28:10 (show verse)
Then Jesus said to them, "Do not be afraid. Go, tell my brothers to go back to Galilee, and there they will see me."
Matthew 28:11 (show verse)
While they were on their way, some members of the guard went into the city and told the high priests everything that had taken place.
Matthew 28:12 (show verse)
So they met and held a consultation with the elders, and bribed the soldiers with a large sum of money,
Matthew 28:13 (show verse)
and said to them, "Tell the people that His disciples came by night, while we were sleeping, and stole Him away.
Matthew 28:14 (show verse)
And if news of it gets to the governor's ears, we will make it all right with him, and keep you out of trouble."
Matthew 28:15 (show verse)
So they took the money and did as they were told. And this story has been told among the Jews down to the present time.
Matthew 28:16 (show verse)
The eleven disciples went to Galilee to the mountain to which Jesus had directed them,
Matthew 28:17 (show verse)
and as soon as they saw Him, they fell down and worshiped Him, though some were in doubt about it.
Matthew 28:18 (show verse)
Then Jesus came up to them, and said, "Full authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.
Matthew 28:19 (show verse)
Go then and make disciples of all the nations, baptize them into the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit,
Matthew 28:20 (show verse)
and teach them to practice all the commands that I have given you. And I myself will surely be with you all the days, down to the very close of an age."