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Matthew 28

At dawn the women find the tomb empty, and an angel tells them Jesus has risen. Jesus meets them on the way. The guards are paid to say the body was stolen. On a mountain in Galilee, Jesus sends his disciples to make disciples of all nations and promises to be with them always.

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Key verses

  • Verse 6He is not here; he has risen.
  • Verse 19Make disciples of all nations.
  • Verse 20Jesus promises to be with them always.

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.SelectedMatthew 28:1Ask

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.SelectedMatthew 28:2Ask

His countenance was like lightning, and his raiment white as snow:SelectedMatthew 28:3Ask

And for fear of him the keepers did shake, and became as dead men.SelectedMatthew 28:4Ask

And the angel answered and said unto the women, Fear not ye: for I know that ye seek Jesus, which was crucified.SelectedMatthew 28:5Ask

He is not here: for he is risen, as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay.SelectedMatthew 28:6Ask

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.SelectedMatthew 28:7Ask

And they departed quickly from the sepulchre with fear and great joy; and did run to bring his disciples word.SelectedMatthew 28:8Ask

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.SelectedMatthew 28:9Ask

Then said Jesus unto them, Be not afraid: go tell my brethren that they go into Galilee, and there shall they see me.SelectedMatthew 28:10Ask

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.SelectedMatthew 28:11Ask

And when they were assembled with the elders, and had taken counsel, they gave large money unto the soldiers,SelectedMatthew 28:12Ask

Saying, Say ye, His disciples came by night, and stole him away while we slept.SelectedMatthew 28:13Ask

And if this come to the governor’s ears, we will persuade him, and secure you.SelectedMatthew 28:14Ask

So they took the money, and did as they were taught: and this saying is commonly reported among the Jews until this day.SelectedMatthew 28:15Ask

Then the eleven disciples went away into Galilee, into a mountain where Jesus had appointed them.SelectedMatthew 28:16Ask

And when they saw him, they worshipped him: but some doubted.SelectedMatthew 28:17Ask

And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.SelectedMatthew 28:18Ask

Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:SelectedMatthew 28:19Ask

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.SelectedMatthew 28:20Ask

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