The Resurrection (Mark 16:1–8; Luke 24:1–12; John 20:1–9)
2 DBY And behold, there was a great earthquake; for an angel of the Lord, descending out of heaven, came and rolled away the stone and sat upon 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 DBY And his look was as lightning, and his clothing white as snow. BSB BSB: His appearance was like lightning, and his clothes were white as snow.
4 DBY And for fear of him the guards trembled and became as dead men. BSB BSB: The guards trembled in fear of him and became like dead men.
5 DBY And the angel answering said to the women, Fear not ye, for I know that ye seek Jesus the crucified one. 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 DBY He is not here, for he is risen, as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay. BSB BSB: He is not here; He has risen, just as He said! Come, see the place where He lay.
7 DBY And go quickly and say to his disciples that he is risen from the dead; and behold, he goes before you into Galilee, there shall ye see him. Behold, I have told you. 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 DBY And going out quickly from the tomb with fear and great joy, they ran to bring his disciples word. BSB BSB: So they hurried away from the tomb in fear and great joy, and ran to tell His disciples.
9 DBY And as they went to bring his disciples word, behold also, Jesus met them, saying, Hail! And they coming up took him by the feet, and did him homage. BSB BSB: Suddenly Jesus met them and said, “Greetings!” They came to Him, grasped His feet, and worshiped Him.
10 DBY Then Jesus says to them, Fear not; go, bring word to my brethren that they go into Galilee, and 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 DBY And as they went, behold, some of the watch went into the city, and brought word to the chief priests of all that had taken place. 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 DBY And having assembled with the elders, and having taken counsel, they gave a large 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 DBY And if this should come to the hearing of the governor, we will persuade him, and save you from all anxiety. BSB BSB: If this report reaches the governor, we will satisfy him and keep you out of trouble.”
15 DBY And they took the money and did as they had been taught. And this report is current among the Jews until 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 DBY And when they saw him, they did homage to him: but some doubted. BSB BSB: When they saw Him, they worshiped Him, but some doubted.
20 DBY teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have enjoined you. And behold, I am with you all the days, until the completion 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.”