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 look at the tomb.
Matthew 28:2 (show verse)
And there was a great earthquake. For an angel of the Lord came down from heaven and went and rolled the stone back and sat upon it.
Matthew 28:3 (show verse)
His appearance was like lightning and his clothing was as white as snow.
Matthew 28:4 (show verse)
The men on guard trembled with fear of him, and became like dead men.
Matthew 28:5 (show verse)
And the angel said to the women, "You need not be afraid. 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 and see the place where he was lying.
Matthew 28:7 (show verse)
Now go quickly and tell his disciples, 'He has risen from the dead, and is going back to Galilee before you. You will see him there.' Now I have given you my message."
Matthew 28:8 (show verse)
And they hurried away from the tomb frightened and yet overjoyed, and ran to tell the news to his disciples.
Matthew 28:9 (show verse)
And Jesus himself met them, and said, "Good morning!" And they went up to him and clasped his feet, and bowed to the ground before him.
Matthew 28:10 (show verse)
Jesus said to them, "You need not be afraid. Go and tell my brothers to go to Galilee and they will see me there."
Matthew 28:11 (show verse)
While they were on their way, some of the guard went into the city and reported to the high priests all that had happened.
Matthew 28:12 (show verse)
And they got together and consulted with the elders, and gave the soldiers a large sum of money,
Matthew 28:13 (show verse)
and said to them, "Tell people that his disciples came in the night and stole him away while you were asleep.
Matthew 28:14 (show verse)
And if news of it reaches the governor, we will satisfy him, and see that you do not get into trouble."
Matthew 28:15 (show verse)
So they took the money and did as they were told. And this story has been current among the Jews ever since.
Matthew 28:16 (show verse)
And the eleven disciples went to Galilee to the mountain to which Jesus had directed them.
Matthew 28:17 (show verse)
There they saw him and bowed down before him, though some were in doubt about it.
Matthew 28:18 (show verse)
And Jesus came up to them and said, "Full authority in heaven and on the earth has been given to me.
Matthew 28:19 (show verse)
Therefore go and make disciples of all the heathen, baptize them in the name of the Father, the Son, and the holy Spirit,
Matthew 28:20 (show verse)
and teach them to observe all the commands that I have given you. I will always be with you, to the very close of the age."