Thematic Bible
Matthew 28:1 (show verse)
Now after the Sabbath, as the first day of the week began to dawn, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to see the tomb.
Matthew 28:2 (show verse)
And behold, there was a great earthquake; for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled back the stone from the door, and sat on it.
Matthew 28:3 (show verse)
His appearance was like lightning, and his clothes were white as snow.
Matthew 28:4 (show verse)
And the guards shook for fear of him, and became like dead men.
Matthew 28:5 (show verse)
But the angel said to the women, "Do not be afraid, for I know that you seek Jesus who was crucified.
Matthew 28:6 (show verse)
He is not here; for he has risen, as he said. Come, see the place where he lay.
Matthew 28:7 (show verse)
Then go quickly and tell his disciples that he has risen from the dead. And behold, he is going before you to Galilee; there you will see him. Behold, I have told you."
Matthew 28:8 (show verse)
So they departed quickly from the tomb with fear and great joy, and ran to tell his disciples.
Matthew 28:9 (show verse)
And behold, Jesus met them and said, "Hail!" And they came to him and took hold of his feet and worshipped him.
Matthew 28:10 (show verse)
Then Jesus said to them, "Do not be afraid. Go and tell my brethren to go to Galilee; and there they will see me."
Matthew 28:11 (show verse)
Now while they were going, behold, some of the guard went into the city and reported to the chief priests all the things that had happened.
Matthew 28:12 (show verse)
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, "Tell them, 'His disciples came by night and stole him away while we were asleep.'
Matthew 28:14 (show verse)
And if this comes to the governor's ears, we will satisfy him and keep you out of trouble."
Matthew 28:15 (show verse)
So they took the money and did as they were instructed; and this story has been spread among the Jews to this day.
Matthew 28:16 (show verse)
Then the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain which Jesus had appointed for them.
Matthew 28:17 (show verse)
When they saw him, they worshipped him; but some doubted.
Matthew 28:18 (show verse)
And Jesus came and said to them, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.
Matthew 28:19 (show verse)
Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,
Matthew 28:20 (show verse)
teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you; and behold, I am with you always, even to the end of the age."