Thematic Bible
Matthew 28:1 (show verse)
After the Sabbath, as the first day of the week was dawning, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to view the tomb.
Matthew 28:2 (show verse)
Suddenly there was a violent earthquake, because an angel of the Lord descended from heaven and approached the tomb. He rolled back the stone and was sitting on it.
Matthew 28:3 (show verse)
His appearance was like lightning, and his robe was as white as snow.
Matthew 28:4 (show verse)
The guards were so shaken from fear of him that they became like dead men.
Matthew 28:5 (show verse)
But the angel told the women, “Don’t be afraid, because I know you are looking for Jesus who was crucified.
Matthew 28:6 (show verse)
He is not here! For He has been resurrected, just as He said. Come and see the place where He lay.
Matthew 28:7 (show verse)
Then go quickly and tell His disciples, ‘He has been raised from the dead. In fact, He is going ahead of you to Galilee; you will see Him there.’ Listen, I have told you.”
Matthew 28:8 (show verse)
So, departing quickly from the tomb with fear and great joy, they ran to tell His disciples the news.
Matthew 28:9 (show verse)
Just then Jesus met them and said, “Good morning!” They came up, took hold of His feet, and worshiped Him.
Matthew 28:10 (show verse)
Then Jesus told them, “Do not be afraid. Go and tell My brothers to leave for Galilee, and they will see Me there.”
Matthew 28:11 (show verse)
As they were on their way, some of the guards came into the city and reported to the chief priests everything that had happened.
Matthew 28:12 (show verse)
After the priests had assembled with the elders and agreed on a plan, they gave the soldiers a large sum of money
Matthew 28:13 (show verse)
and told them, “Say this, ‘His disciples came during the night and stole Him while we were sleeping.’
Matthew 28:14 (show verse)
If this reaches the governor’s ears, we will deal with 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 Jewish people to this day.
Matthew 28:16 (show verse)
The 11 disciples traveled to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had directed them.
Matthew 28:17 (show verse)
When they saw Him, they worshiped, but some doubted.
Matthew 28:18 (show verse)
Then Jesus came near and said to them, “All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth.