Matthew 28
1 When the Sabbath was over, as the first day of the week was dawning, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to look at the tomb.
2 Suddenly, a powerful earthquake shook the ground: an angel of the Lord had come down from heaven, gone to the tomb, moved the stone aside, and taken a seat on it.
3 His appearance was like lightning, and his clothing was as white as snow.
4 The guards shook with fear of him and became like dead men.
5 The angel spoke to the women: “You must not be afraid. I know you are looking for Jesus, the one who was crucified.
6 He is not here; he has risen, just as he said he would. Come and see the place where he lay.
7 Go at once and tell his disciples, ‘He has risen from among the dead, and he is going ahead of you to Galilee. You will see him there.’ There—I have told you.”
8 They hurried away from the tomb, frightened but filled with great joy, and ran to bring the news to his disciples.
9 Without warning, Jesus met them and said, “Rejoice!” They came up to him, held on to his feet, and worshiped him.
10 Then Jesus told them, “Don’t be afraid. Go and tell my brothers to leave for Galilee; they will see me there.”
11 While the women were on their way, some of the guards went into the city and reported everything that had happened to the chief priests.
12 The priests gathered with the elders, agreed on a plan, and handed the soldiers a large sum of money.
13 They told them, “Say this: ‘His disciples came during the night and stole him while we were asleep.’
14 And if this reaches the governor, we’ll talk him around and keep you out of trouble.”
15 The soldiers took the money and did as they had been told. This account has been repeated among the Jews right up to the present day.
16 The eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain Jesus had designated for them.
17 When they saw him, they worshiped him, though some hesitated.
18 Jesus came over and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been entrusted to me.
19 So go and make disciples among all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
20 Teach them to obey everything I commanded you. And remember, I am with you every day, until the age comes to its close.”
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