The Resurrection (Mark 16:1–8; Luke 24:1–12; John 20:1–9)
2 DRA And behold there was a great earthquake. For an angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and coming, rolled back 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 DRA And his countenance was as lightning, and his raiment as snow. BSB BSB: His appearance was like lightning, and his clothes were white as snow.
4 DRA And for fear of him, the guards were struck with terror, and became as dead men. BSB BSB: The guards trembled in fear of him and became like dead men.
5 DRA And the angel answering, said to the women: Fear not you; for I know that you seek 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 DRA He is not here, for he is risen, as he said. Come, and see the place where the Lord was laid. BSB BSB: He is not here; He has risen, just as He said! Come, see the place where He lay.
7 DRA And going quickly, tell ye his disciples that he is risen: and behold he will go before you into Galilee; there you shall see him. Lo, I have foretold it to 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 DRA And they went out quickly from the sepulchre with fear and great joy, running to tell his disciples. BSB BSB: So they hurried away from the tomb in fear and great joy, and ran to tell His disciples.
9 DRA And behold Jesus met them, saying: All hail. But they came up and took hold of his feet, and adored him. BSB BSB: Suddenly Jesus met them and said, “Greetings!” They came to Him, grasped His feet, and worshiped Him.
10 DRA Then Jesus said to them: Fear not. Go, tell my brethren that they go into 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 DRA Who when they were departed, behold some of the guards came into the city, and told the chief priests all things that had been done. 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 DRA And they being assembled together with the ancients, taking counsel, gave a great 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 DRA And if the governor shall hear this, we will persuade him, and secure you. BSB BSB: If this report reaches the governor, we will satisfy him and keep you out of trouble.”
15 DRA So they taking the money, did as they were taught: and this word was spread abroad among the Jews even unto 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 DRA And seeing them they adored: but some doubted. BSB BSB: When they saw Him, they worshiped Him, but some doubted.
20 DRA Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and behold I am with you all days, even to the consummation of the world. 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.”