Thematic Bible
Matthew 28:1 (show verse)
Now after the Sabbath, as the first day of the week began, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary came to see the tomb.
Matthew 28:2 (show verse)
Suddenly there was a great earthquake, as an angel of God descended from heaven and rolled away the stone and sat on it.
Matthew 28:3 (show verse)
His appearance was as lightning, and his clothing white as snow.
Matthew 28:4 (show verse)
The guards shook with fear and became as dead men.
Matthew 28:5 (show verse)
The angel spoke to the women: I know you seek Jesus who has been impaled; do not fear.
Matthew 28:6 (show verse)
He is not here, for he has risen just as he promised. Come; see the place where the Lord lay.
Matthew 28:7 (show verse)
Go quickly and tell his disciples he has risen from the dead. See, he goes before you to Galilee. You will see him there, as I have told you.
Matthew 28:8 (show verse)
They departed quickly from the tomb, with fear and great joy. They ran to bring his disciples the news.
Matthew 28:9 (show verse)
Jesus met them and greeted them. They approached and took hold of his feet and kissed them in adoration.
Matthew 28:10 (show verse)
Then Jesus told them: Do not fear. Go tell my brothers to travel to Galilee. I will see them there.
Matthew 28:11 (show verse)
While they were going, some of the guard came into the city. They told the chief priests all the things that happened.
Matthew 28:12 (show verse)
They took counsel with the elders. Then they bribed the soldiers.
Matthew 28:13 (show verse)
The soldiers were instructed to say: His disciples came at night and stole him while we slept.
Matthew 28:14 (show verse)
If the governor hears about this, we will persuade him so you may be free from worry.
Matthew 28:15 (show verse)
So they took the money and did as they were told. This saying was spread abroad among the Jews, and continues until this day.
Matthew 28:16 (show verse)
The eleven disciples went into Galilee to the mountain where Jesus specified.
Matthew 28:17 (show verse)
When they saw him, they bowed down in adoration for him. But some doubted (were lacking faith).
Matthew 28:18 (show verse)
Jesus came to them and spoke to them, saying: All authority has been given to me in heaven and on earth.
Matthew 28:19 (show verse)
Go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.
Matthew 28:20 (show verse)
Teach them to observe all the things I have commanded you. Behold, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.