Matthew, 28

1. In 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.

1. After the sabbath, at the dawn of the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to visit the tomb.

2. And, 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.

2. Suddenly there was a violent earthquake: an angel of the Lord descending from heaven, came to the stone, rolled it from the entrance of the tomb, and sat on it.

3. His countenance was like lightning, and his raiment white as snow:

3. His appearance was like lightning and his garment white as snow.

4. And for fear of him the keepers did shake, and became as dead [men].

4. The guards trembled in fear and became like dead men when they saw the angel.

5. And the angel answered and said unto the women, Fear not ye: for I know that ye seek Jesus, which was crucified.

5. The angel said to the women, "Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus who was crucified.

6. He is not here: for he is risen, as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay.

6. He is not here, for he is risen as he said. Come, see the place where they laid him;

7. And 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.

7. then go at once and tell his disciples that he is risen from the dead and is going ahead of you to Galilee. You will see him there. This is my message for you."

8. And they departed quickly from the sepulchre with fear and great joy; and did run to bring his disciples word.

8. They left the tomb at once in holy fear, yet with great joy, and they ran to tell the news to the disciples.

9. And 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.

9. Suddenly, Jesus met them on the way and said, "Peace." The women approached him, embraced his feet and worshiped him.

10. Then said Jesus unto them, Be not afraid: go tell my brethren that they go into Galilee, and there shall they see me.

10. But Jesus said to them, "Do not be afraid. Go and tell my brothers to set out for Galilee; there they will see me."

11. Now 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.

11. While the women were on their way, the guards returned to the city and some of them reported to the chief priests all that had happened.

12. And when they were assembled with the elders, and had taken counsel, they gave large money unto the soldiers,

12. The chief priests met with the Jewish authorities and decided to give the soldiers a good sum of money,

13. Saying, Say ye, His disciples came by night, and stole him [away] while we slept.

13. with this instruction, "Say that his disciples came by night while you were asleep, and stole the body of Jesus.

14. And if this come to the governor's ears, we will persuade him, and secure you.

14. If Pilate comes to know of this, we will satisfy him and keep you out of trouble."

15. So they took the money, and did as they were taught: and this saying is commonly reported among the Jews until this day.

15. The soldiers accepted the money and did as they were told. This story has circulated among the Jews until this day.

16. Then the eleven disciples went away into Galilee, into a mountain where Jesus had appointed them.

16. As for the Eleven disciples, they went to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had told them to go.

17. And when they saw him, they worshipped him: but some doubted.

17. When they saw Jesus, they bowed before him, although some doubted.

18. And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.

18. Then Jesus approached them and said, "I have been given all authority in heaven and on earth.

19. Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:

19. Go, therefore, and make disciples from all nations. Baptize them in the Name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,

20. Teaching 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.

20. and teach them to fulfill all that I have commanded you. I am with you always until the end of this world."