Thematic Bible

Matthew 28:1

Now, in the end of sabbaths at the dawning toward the first day of sabbaths, came Mary Magdelene and the other Mary to see the sepulchre.

Matthew 28:2

And, behold, there occurred a great commotion; for an angel of the Lord, descending out of Heaven, and coming near, rolled away the stone, and was sitting upon it.

Matthew 28:3

And his appearance was as lightning, and his raiment white as snow;

Matthew 28:4

and, from fear of him, those keeping watch were shaken, and became as dead.

Matthew 28:5

And the angel, answering, said to the women, "Fear not; for I know that ye are seeking Jesus Who hath been crucified.

Matthew 28:6

He is not here; for He arose, as He said. Come! see the place where the Lord was lying;

Matthew 28:7

and, going quickly, say to His disciples, 'He arose from the dead;' and, behold, He is going before you into Galilee; there shall ye see Him; behold, I told you."

Matthew 28:8

And, departing quickly from the sepulchre, with fear and great joy, they ran to announce it to His disciples.

Matthew 28:9

And, behold, Jesus met them, saying, "Rejoice!" And they, coming to Him, held His feet, and worshiped Him.

Matthew 28:10

Then Jesus saith to them, "Fear not, go your way, announce to My brethren that they go away into Galilee, and there shall they see Me."

Matthew 28:11

And, as they were going, behold, some of the guard going into the city, reported to the high priests all that had happened.

Matthew 28:12

And, having gathered together with the elders, and having taken counsel, they gave a large sum of silver to the soldiers,

Matthew 28:13

saying, "Say ye that His disciples, coming by night, stole Him, while we were sleeping.

Matthew 28:14

And, if this be heard by the governor, we will persuade him, and make you devoid of care,"

Matthew 28:15

And they, taking the silver, did as they were instructed. And this account was spread abroad among the Jews, until this day.

Matthew 28:16

And the eleven disciples went into Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus appointed them;

Matthew 28:17

and seeing Him, they worshiped Him, but some doubted.

Matthew 28:18

And Jesus, coming near, spake to them, saying, "All authority was given to Me in Heaven and on earth:

Matthew 28:19

going, therefore, disciple ye all the nations, immersing them into the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit;

Matthew 28:20

teaching them to observe all things, whatsoever I commanded you; and, behold, I am with you all the days, even to the end of the age."