Matthew 28 : 1 (HCSB)
After the Sabbath, as the first day of the week was dawning, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to view the tomb.
Matthew 28 : 2 (HCSB)
Suddenly there was a violent earthquake, because an angel of the Lord descended from heaven and approached *the tomb . He rolled back the stone and was sitting on it.
Matthew 28 : 3 (HCSB)
His appearance was like lightning, and his robe was as white as snow.
Matthew 28 : 4 (HCSB)
The guards were so shaken from fear of him that they became like dead men.
Matthew 28 : 5 (HCSB)
But the angel told the women, "Don't be afraid, because I know you are looking for Jesus who was crucified.
Matthew 28 : 6 (HCSB)
He is not here! For He has been resurrected, just as He said. Come and see the place where He lay.
Matthew 28 : 7 (HCSB)
Then go quickly and tell His disciples, 'He has been raised from the dead. In fact, He is going ahead of you to Galilee; you will see Him there.' Listen, I have told you."
Matthew 28 : 8 (HCSB)
So, departing quickly from the tomb with fear and great joy, they ran to tell His disciples the news.
Matthew 28 : 9 (HCSB)
Just then Jesus met them and said, "Good morning!" They came up, took hold of His feet, and worshiped Him.
Matthew 28 : 10 (HCSB)
Then Jesus told them, "Do not be afraid. Go and tell My brothers to leave for Galilee, and they will see Me there."
Matthew 28 : 11 (HCSB)
As they were on their way, some of the guard came into the city and reported to the chief priests everything that had happened.
Matthew 28 : 12 (HCSB)
After the priests had assembled with the elders and agreed on a plan, they gave the soldiers a large sum of money
Matthew 28 : 13 (HCSB)
and told them, "Say this, 'His disciples came during the night and stole Him while we were sleeping.'
Matthew 28 : 14 (HCSB)
If this reaches the governor's ears, we will deal with him and keep you out of trouble."
Matthew 28 : 15 (HCSB)
So they took the money and did as they were instructed. And this story has been spread among Jewish people to this day.
Matthew 28 : 16 (HCSB)
The 11 disciples traveled to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had directed them.
Matthew 28 : 17 (HCSB)
When they saw Him, they worshiped, but some doubted.
Matthew 28 : 18 (HCSB)
Then Jesus came near and said to them, "All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth.
Matthew 28 : 19 (HCSB)
Go, therefore, 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 (HCSB)
teaching them to observe everything I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age."
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