Matthew 2828MatthewDeath and resurrectionUnlocked English Bible

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1. The Resurrection

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

2. 1UEBNow late on the Sabbath, as it began to dawn toward the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary came to see the tomb.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. 2UEBBehold, there was a great earthquake, for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven, came and rolled away the stone, 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. 3UEBHis appearance was like lightning, and his clothing as white as snow.BSBBSB: His appearance was like lightning, and his clothes were white as snow.
5. 4UEBThe guards shook with fear and became like dead men.BSBBSB: The guards trembled in fear of him and became like dead men.
6. 5UEBThe angel addressed the women and said to them, "Do not be afraid, for I know that you seek Jesus, who has been 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. 6UEBHe is not here, but is risen, just 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. 7UEBGo quickly and tell his disciples, 'He has risen from the dead. See, he is going ahead of you to Galilee. There you will 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. 8UEBThe women quickly left the tomb with fear and great joy, and ran to tell his disciples.BSBBSB: So they hurried away from the tomb in fear and great joy, and ran to tell His disciples.
10. 9UEBBehold, Jesus met them and said, "Greetings!" The women came, took hold of his feet and worshiped him.BSBBSB: Suddenly Jesus met them and said, “Greetings!” They came to Him, grasped His feet, and worshiped Him.
11. 10UEBThen Jesus said to them, "Do not be afraid. Go tell my brothers to leave for Galilee. There they will 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. 11UEBNow while the women were going, behold, some of the guards went into the city and told the chief priests all the things that had happened.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. 12UEBWhen the priests had met with the elders and discussed the matter with them, they gave a large amount of money to the soldiersBSBBSB: And after the chief priests had met with the elders and formed a plan, they gave the soldiers a large sum of money
15. 13UEBand told them, "Say to others, 'Jesus' disciples came by night and stole his body while we were sleeping.'BSBBSB: and instructed them: “You are to say, ‘His disciples came by night and stole Him away while we were asleep.’
16. 14UEBIf this report reaches the governor, we will persuade him and take any worries away from you."BSBBSB: If this report reaches the governor, we will satisfy him and keep you out of trouble.”
17. 15UEBSo the soldiers took the money and did as they had been instructed. This report spread widely among the Jews and continues even today.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. 16UEBBut the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain to which Jesus had directed them.BSBBSB: Meanwhile, the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain Jesus had designated.
20. 17UEBWhen they saw him, they worshiped him, but some doubted.BSBBSB: When they saw Him, they worshiped Him, but some doubted.
21. 18UEBJesus came to them and spoke to them and said, "All authority has been given to me in heaven and on earth.BSBBSB: Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me.
22. 19UEBGo therefore and make disciples of all the nations. Baptize them into the name of the Father, of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.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. 20UEBTeach them to obey all the things that I have commanded you. See, I am with you always, even to the end of the age."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.”