Thematic Bible
Matthew 28:1 (show verse)
At the close of 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)
But a great earthquake took place; an angel of the Lord came down from heaven and went and rolled away the boulder and sat on it.
Matthew 28:3 (show verse)
His appearance was like lightning and his raiment white as snow.
Matthew 28:4 (show verse)
For fear of him the sentries shook and became like dead men;
Matthew 28:5 (show verse)
but the angel addressed the women, saying, "Have no fear; I know you are looking for the crucified Jesus.
Matthew 28:6 (show verse)
He is not here, he has risen, as he told you he would. See, here is the place where he [the Lord] lay.
Matthew 28:7 (show verse)
Now be quick and go to his disciples, tell them he has risen from the dead and that 'he precedes you to Galilee; you shall see him there.' That is my message for you."
Matthew 28:8 (show verse)
Then they ran quickly from the tomb in fear and great joy, to announce the news to his disciples.
Matthew 28:9 (show verse)
And Jesus himself met them, saying, "Hail!" So they went up to him and caught hold of his feet and worshipped him;
Matthew 28:10 (show verse)
then Jesus said to them, "Have no fear! Go and tell my brothers to leave for Galilee; they shall see me there."
Matthew 28:11 (show verse)
While they were on their way, some of the sentries went into the city and reported all that had taken place to the high priests,
Matthew 28:12 (show verse)
who, after meeting and conferring with the elders, gave a considerable sum of money to the soldiers
Matthew 28:13 (show verse)
and told them to say that "his disciples came at night and stole him when we were asleep."
Matthew 28:14 (show verse)
"If this comes to the ears of the governor," they added, "we will satisfy him and see that you have no trouble about the matter."
Matthew 28:15 (show verse)
So the soldiers took the money and followed their instructions; and this story has been disseminated among the Jews down to the present day.
Matthew 28:16 (show verse)
Now the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the hill where Jesus had arranged to meet them.
Matthew 28:17 (show verse)
When they saw him they worshipped him, though some were in doubt.
Matthew 28:18 (show verse)
Then Jesus came forward to them and said, "Full authority has been given to me in heaven and on earth;
Matthew 28:19 (show verse)
go and make disciples of all nations, baptize them in the name of the Father and the Son and the holy Spirit,
Matthew 28:20 (show verse)
and teach them to obey all the commands I have laid on you. And I will be with you all the time, to the very end of the world."