The Resurrection (Mark 16:1–8; Luke 24:1–12; John 20:1–9)
2 CPDV And behold, a great earthquake occurred. For an Angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and as he approached, he rolled back the stone and sat down on it. BSB BSB: Suddenly there was a great earthquake, for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven, rolled away the stone, and sat on it.
3 CPDV Now his appearance was like lightning, and his vestment was like snow. BSB BSB: His appearance was like lightning, and his clothes were white as snow.
4 CPDV Then, out of fear of him, the guards were terrified, and they became like dead men. BSB BSB: The guards trembled in fear of him and became like dead men.
5 CPDV Then the Angel responded by saying to the women: “Do not be afraid. For I know that you are seeking Jesus, who was crucified. BSB BSB: But the angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified.
6 CPDV He is not here. For he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where the Lord was placed. BSB BSB: He is not here; He has risen, just as He said! Come, see the place where He lay.
7 CPDV And then, go quickly, and tell his disciples that he has risen. And behold, he will precede you to Galilee. There you shall see him. Lo, I have told you beforehand.” BSB BSB: 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.”
8 CPDV And they went out of the tomb quickly, with fear and in great joy, running to announce it to his disciples. BSB BSB: So they hurried away from the tomb in fear and great joy, and ran to tell His disciples.
9 CPDV And behold, Jesus met them, saying, “Hail.” But they drew near and took hold of his feet, and they adored him. BSB BSB: Suddenly Jesus met them and said, “Greetings!” They came to Him, grasped His feet, and worshiped Him.
10 CPDV Then Jesus said to them: “Do not be afraid. Go, announce it to my brothers, so that they may go to Galilee. There they shall see me.” BSB BSB: “Do not be afraid,” said Jesus. “Go and tell My brothers to go to Galilee. There they will see Me.”
The Report of the Guards 11 CPDV And when they had departed, behold, some of the guards went into the city, and they reported to the leaders of the priests all that had happened. BSB BSB: 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.
12 CPDV And gathering together with the elders, having taken counsel, they gave an abundant sum of money to the soldiers, BSB BSB: And after the chief priests had met with the elders and formed a plan, they gave the soldiers a large sum of money
14 CPDV And if the procurator hears about this, we will persuade him, and we will protect you.” BSB BSB: If this report reaches the governor, we will satisfy him and keep you out of trouble.”
15 CPDV Then, having accepted the money, they did as they were instructed. And this word has been spread among the Jews, even to this day. BSB BSB: 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.
The Great Commission (Mark 16:14–18)
17 CPDV And, seeing him, they worshipped him, but certain ones doubted. BSB BSB: When they saw Him, they worshiped Him, but some doubted.
20 CPDV teaching them to observe all that I have ever commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, even to the consummation of the age.” BSB BSB: 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.”