Matthew 2828MatthewDeath and resurrectionAmerican King James Version

American King James VersionBerean Standard Bible

1. The Resurrection

   (Mark 16:1–8; Luke 24:1–12; John 20:1–9)

2. 1AKJVIn 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 sepulcher.BSBBSB: After the Sabbath, at dawn on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to see the tomb.
3. 2AKJVAnd, 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 on it.BSBBSB: Suddenly there was a great earthquake, for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven, rolled away the stone, and sat on it.
4. 3AKJVHis countenance was like lightning, and his raiment white as snow:BSBBSB: His appearance was like lightning, and his clothes were white as snow.
5. 4AKJVAnd for fear of him the keepers did shake, and became as dead men.BSBBSB: The guards trembled in fear of him and became like dead men.
6. 5AKJVAnd the angel answered and said to the women, Fear not you: for I know that you seek Jesus, which was crucified.BSBBSB: But the angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified.
7. 6AKJVHe is not here: for he is risen, as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay.BSBBSB: He is not here; He has risen, just as He said! Come, see the place where He lay.
8. 7AKJVAnd go quickly, and tell his disciples that he is risen from the dead; and, behold, he goes before you into Galilee; there shall you see him: see, I have told you.BSBBSB: Then go quickly and tell His disciples, ‘He has risen from the dead and is going ahead of you into Galilee. There you will see Him.’ See, I have told you.”
9. 8AKJVAnd they departed quickly from the sepulcher with fear and great joy; and did run to bring his disciples word.BSBBSB: So they hurried away from the tomb in fear and great joy, and ran to tell His disciples.
10. 9AKJVAnd 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.BSBBSB: Suddenly Jesus met them and said, “Greetings!” They came to Him, grasped His feet, and worshiped Him.
11. 10AKJVThen said Jesus to them, Be not afraid: go tell my brothers that they go into Galilee, and there shall they see me.BSBBSB: “Do not be afraid,” said Jesus. “Go and tell My brothers to go to Galilee. There they will see Me.”

12. The Report of the Guards

13. 11AKJVNow when they were going, behold, some of the watch came into the city, and showed to the chief priests all the things that were done.BSBBSB: While the women were on their way, some of the guards went into the city and reported to the chief priests all that had happened.
14. 12AKJVAnd when they were assembled with the elders, and had taken counsel, they gave large money to the soldiers,BSBBSB: And after the chief priests had met with the elders and formed a plan, they gave the soldiers a large sum of money
15. 13AKJVSaying, Say you, His disciples came by night, and stole him away while we slept.BSBBSB: and instructed them: “You are to say, ‘His disciples came by night and stole Him away while we were asleep.’
16. 14AKJVAnd if this come to the governor’s ears, we will persuade him, and secure you.BSBBSB: If this report reaches the governor, we will satisfy him and keep you out of trouble.”
17. 15AKJVSo they took the money, and did as they were taught: and this saying is commonly reported among the Jews until this day.BSBBSB: So the guards took the money and did as they were instructed. And this account has been circulated among the Jews to this very day.

18. The Great Commission

    (Mark 16:14–18)

19. 16AKJVThen the eleven disciples went away into Galilee, into a mountain where Jesus had appointed them.BSBBSB: Meanwhile, the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain Jesus had designated.
20. 17AKJVAnd when they saw him, they worshipped him: but some doubted.BSBBSB: When they saw Him, they worshiped Him, but some doubted.
21. 18AKJVAnd Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, All power is given to me in heaven and in earth.BSBBSB: Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me.
22. 19AKJVGo you therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:BSBBSB: Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,
23. 20AKJVTeaching them to observe all things whatever I have commanded you: and, see, I am with you always, even to the end of the world. Amen.BSBBSB: and teaching them to obey all that I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”