Thematic Bible
Matthew 28:1 (show verse)
Now after the Sabbath, at dawn on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to look at the tomb.
Matthew 28:2 (show verse)
Suddenly there was a severe earthquake, for an angel of the Lord descending from heaven came and rolled away the stone 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)
The guards were shaken and became like dead men because they were so afraid of him.
Matthew 28:5 (show verse)
But the angel said to the women, "Do not be afraid; I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified.
Matthew 28:6 (show verse)
He is not here, for he has been raised, just as he said. Come and see the place where he was lying.
Matthew 28:7 (show verse)
Then go quickly and tell his disciples, 'He has been raised from the dead. He is going ahead of you into Galilee. You will see him there.' Listen, I have told you!"
Matthew 28:8 (show verse)
So they left the tomb quickly, with fear and great joy, and ran to tell his disciples.
Matthew 28:9 (show verse)
But Jesus met them, saying, "Greetings!" They came to him, held on to 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. They will see me there."
Matthew 28:11 (show verse)
While they were going, some of the guard went into the city and told the chief priests everything that had happened.
Matthew 28:12 (show verse)
After they had assembled with the elders and formed a plan, they gave a large sum of money to the soldiers,
Matthew 28:13 (show verse)
telling them, "You are to say, 'His disciples came at night and stole his body while we were asleep.'
Matthew 28:14 (show verse)
If this matter is heard before the governor, 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 is told among the Jews to this day.
Matthew 28:16 (show verse)
So the eleven disciples went to Galilee to the mountain Jesus had designated.
Matthew 28:17 (show verse)
When they saw him, they worshiped him, but some doubted.
Matthew 28:18 (show verse)
Then Jesus came up and said to them, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.
Matthew 28:19 (show verse)
Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit,
Matthew 28:20 (show verse)
teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age."