Matthew 28:1 (BSB)
After the Sabbath, at dawn on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to see the tomb.

Matthew 28:2 (BSB)
Suddenly there was a great earthquake, for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven, rolled away the stone, and sat on it.

Matthew 28:3 (BSB)
His appearance was like lightning, and his clothes were white as snow.

Matthew 28:4 (BSB)
The guards trembled in fear of him and became like dead men.

Matthew 28:5 (BSB)
But the angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified.

Matthew 28:6 (BSB)
He is not here; He has risen, just as He said! Come, see the place where He lay.

Matthew 28:7 (BSB)
Then go quickly and tell His disciples, ‘He has risen from the dead and is going ahead of you into Galilee. There you will see Him.’ See, I have told you.”

Matthew 28:8 (BSB)
So they hurried away from the tomb in fear and great joy, and ran to tell His disciples.

Matthew 28:9 (BSB)
Suddenly Jesus met them and said, “Greetings!” They came to Him, grasped His feet, and worshiped Him.

Matthew 28:10 (BSB)
“Do not be afraid,” said Jesus. “Go and tell My brothers to go to Galilee. There they will see Me.”

Matthew 28:11 (BSB)
While the women were on their way, some of the guards went into the city and reported to the chief priests all that had happened.

Matthew 28:12 (BSB)
And after the chief priests had met with the elders and formed a plan, they gave the soldiers a large sum of money

Matthew 28:13 (BSB)
and instructed them: “You are to say, ‘His disciples came by night and stole Him away while we were asleep.’

Matthew 28:14 (BSB)
If this report reaches the governor, we will satisfy him and keep you out of trouble.”

Matthew 28:15 (BSB)
So the guards took the money and did as they were instructed. And this account has been circulated among the Jews to this very day.

Matthew 28:16 (BSB)
Meanwhile, the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain Jesus had designated.

Matthew 28:17 (BSB)
When they saw Him, they worshiped Him, but some doubted.

Matthew 28:18 (BSB)
Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me.

Matthew 28:19 (BSB)
Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit,

Matthew 28:20 (BSB)
and teaching them to obey all that I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”
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