Matthew 28Matthew28

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1. The Resurrection

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

2. 1KJVIn 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 sepulchre.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. 2KJVAnd, 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 upon 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. 3KJVHis countenance was like lightning, and his raiment white as snow:BSBBSB: His appearance was like lightning, and his clothes were white as snow.
5. 4KJVAnd 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. 5KJVAnd the angel answered and said unto the women, Fear not ye: for I know that ye 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. 6KJVHe 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. 7KJVAnd go quickly, and tell his disciples that he is risen from the dead; and, behold, he goeth before you into Galilee; there shall ye see him: lo, 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. 8KJVAnd they departed quickly from the sepulchre 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. 9KJVAnd 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. 10KJVThen said Jesus unto them, Be not afraid: go tell my brethren 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. 11KJVNow when they were going, behold, some of the watch came into the city, and shewed unto 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. 12KJVAnd when they were assembled with the elders, and had taken counsel, they gave large money unto 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. 13KJVSaying, Say ye, 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. 14KJVAnd 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. 15KJVSo 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. 16KJVThen 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. 17KJVAnd when they saw him, they worshipped him: but some doubted.BSBBSB: When they saw Him, they worshiped Him, but some doubted.
21. 18KJVAnd Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto 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. 19KJVGo ye 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. 20KJVTeaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto 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.”