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Matthew 28
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1In the end of the sabbath, as it began to dawn toward the first day of the week, came Mary Magdalene and the other Mary to see the sepulchre.
1Now after the Sabbath, as it began to dawn on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary came to see the tomb.
2And, behold, there was a great earthquake: for the angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled back the stone from the door, and sat upon it.
2Behold, there was a great earthquake, for an angel of the Lord descended from the sky and came and rolled away the stone from the door and sat on it.
3His countenance was like lightning, and his raiment white as snow:
3His appearance was like lightning, and his clothing white as snow.
4And for fear of himthe keepers did shake, and became as dead men.
4For fear of him, the guards shook, and became like dead men.
5And the angel answered and said unto the women, Fear not ye: for I know that ye seek Jesus, which was crucified.
5The angel answered the women, “Don’t be afraid, for I know that you seek Jesus, who has been crucified.
6He is not here: for he is risen, as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay.
6He is not here, for he has risen, just like he said. Come, see the place where the Lord was lying.
7And go quickly, and tell his disciples that he is risen from the dead; and, behold, he goeth before you into Galilee; there shall ye see him: lo, I have told you.
7Go quickly and tell his disciples, ‘He has risen from the dead, and behold, he goes before you into Galilee; there you will see him.’ Behold, I have told you.”
8And they departed quickly from the sepulchre with fear and great joy; and did run to bring his disciples word.
8They departed quickly from the tomb with fear and great joy, and ran to bring his disciples word.
9And as they went to tell his disciples, behold, Jesus met them, saying, All hail. And they came and held him by the feet, and worshipped him.
9As they went to tell his disciples, behold, Jesus met them, saying, “Rejoice!” They came and took hold of his feet, and worshiped him.
10Then said Jesus unto them, Be not afraid: go tell my brethren that they go into Galilee, and there shall they see me.
10Then Jesus said to them, “Don’t be afraid. Go tell my brothers that they should go into Galilee, and there they will see me.”
11Now when they were going, behold, some of the watch came into the city, and shewed unto the chief priests all the things that were done.
11Now while they were going, behold, some of the guards came into the city and told the chief priests all the things that had happened.
12And when they were assembled with the elders, and had taken counsel, they gave large money unto the soldiers,
12When they were assembled with the elders and had taken counsel, they gave a large amount of silver to the soldiers,
13Saying, Say ye, His disciples came by night, and stole him away while we slept.
13saying, “Say that his disciples came by night and stole him away while we slept.
14And if this come to the governor’s ears, we will persuade him, and secure you .
14If this comes to the governor’s ears, we will persuade him and make you free of worry.”
15So they took the money, and did as they were taught: and this saying is commonly reported among the Jewsuntil this day.
15So they took the money and did as they were told. This saying was spread abroad among the Jews, and continues until today.
16Then the eleven disciples went away into Galilee, into a mountain where Jesus had appointed them.
16But the eleven disciples went into Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had sent them.
17And when they saw him, they worshipped him: but some doubted.
17When they saw him, they bowed down to him; but some doubted.
18And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.
18Jesus came to them and spoke to them, saying, “All authority has been given to me in heaven and on earth.
19Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:
19Go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,
20Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.
20teaching them to observe all things that I commanded you. Behold, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Amen.