Thematic Bible
Matthew 28:1 (show verse)
Now after the Sabbath, toward the dawn of the first day of the week, 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 and sat on it.
Matthew 28:3 (show verse)
His appearance was like lightning, and his clothing white as snow.
Matthew 28:4 (show verse)
And for fear of him the guards trembled 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. See, 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, "Greetings!" 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 tell my brothers to go to Galilee, and there they will see me."
Matthew 28:11 (show verse)
While they were going, behold, some of the guard went into the city and told the chief priests all that had taken place.
Matthew 28:12 (show verse)
And when they had assembled with the elders and taken counsel, they gave a sufficient sum of money to the soldiers
Matthew 28:13 (show verse)
and said, "Tell people, '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 directed. And this story has been spread among the Jews to this day.
Matthew 28:16 (show verse)
Now the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain to which Jesus had directed them.
Matthew 28:17 (show verse)
And when they saw him they worshiped 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, to the end of the age."