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Matthew 28
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1Now late on the sabbath day, as it began to dawn toward the first day of the week, came Mary Magdalene and the other Mary to see the sepulchre.
1After the Sabbath, as the first day of the week began to dawn, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to look at the tomb.
2And behold, there was a great earthquake; for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled away the stone, and sat upon it.
2Suddenly, there was a violent earthquake, because an angel of the Lord came down from heaven, rolled back the stone, and sat on it.
3His appearance was as lightning, and his raiment white as snow:
3His face shone like lightning, and his clothes were as white as snow.
4and for fear of him the watchers did quake, and became as dead men.
4The guards were so terrified of him that they 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, who hath been crucified.
5The angel said to the women, 'Don't be afraid. I know you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified.'
6He is not here; for he is risen, even as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay.
6'He is not here; he has risen, just as he said he would. Come, see the place where the Lord was lying.'
7And go quickly, and tell his disciples, He is risen from the dead; and lo, he goeth before you into Galilee; there shall ye see him: lo, I have told you.
7'Then go quickly and tell his disciples: He has risen from the dead and is going ahead of you into Galilee. You will see him there. Remember, I have told you.'
8And they departed quickly from the tomb with fear and great joy, and ran to bring his disciples word.
8So they left the tomb quickly, feeling both afraid and very happy, and ran to tell his disciples the news.
9And behold, Jesus met them, saying, All hail. And they came and took hold of his feet, and worshipped him.
9Suddenly, Jesus met them and said, 'Greetings!' They came to him, took hold of his feet, and worshiped him.
10Then saith Jesus unto them, Fear not: go tell my brethren that they depart into Galilee, and there shall they see me.
10Then Jesus said to them, 'Don't be afraid. Go and tell my brothers to go to Galilee, and they will see me there.'
11Now while they were going, behold, some of the guard came into the city, and told unto the chief priests all the things that were come to pass.
11While the women were on their way, some of the guards went into the city and reported everything that had happened to the leading priests.
12And when they were assembled with the elders, and had taken counsel, they gave much money unto the soldiers,
12After the priests met with the elders and made a plan, they gave the soldiers a large sum of money.
13saying, Say ye, His disciples came by night, and stole him away while we slept.
13They told the soldiers, 'You must say, "His disciples came during the night and stole him while we were sleeping."'
14And if this come to the governor’s ears, we will persuade him, and rid you of care.
14'If the governor hears about this, we will talk to him and keep you out of trouble.'
15So they took the money, and did as they were taught: and this saying was spread abroad among the Jews, and continueth until this day.
15The soldiers took the money and did as they were told. This story has been spread among the Jews until this very day.
16But the eleven disciples went into Galilee, unto the mountain where Jesus had appointed them.
16Then the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had told them to go.
17And when they saw him, they worshipped him; but some doubted.
17When they saw him, they worshiped him, but some had doubts.
18And Jesus came to them and spake unto them, saying, All authority hath been given unto me in heaven and on earth.
18Jesus came to them and said, 'All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.'