Matthew 2828MatthewDeath and resurrectionRevised Version

Revised VersionBerean Standard Bible

1. The Resurrection

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

2. 1RVNow late on the sabbath day, 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. 2RVAnd behold, there was a great earthquake; for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled away the stone, 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. 3RVHis appearance was as lightning, and his raiment white as snow:BSBBSB: His appearance was like lightning, and his clothes were white as snow.
5. 4RVand for fear of him the watchers did quake, and became as dead men.BSBBSB: The guards trembled in fear of him and became like dead men.
6. 5RVAnd the angel answered and said unto the women, Fear not ye: for I know that ye seek Jesus, which hath 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. 6RVHe is not here; for he is risen, even 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. 7RVAnd go quickly, and tell his disciples, He is risen from the dead; and lo, 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. 8RVAnd they departed quickly from the tomb with fear and great joy, and ran 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. 9RVAnd behold, Jesus met them, saying, All hail. And they came and took hold of his feet, and worshipped him.BSBBSB: Suddenly Jesus met them and said, “Greetings!” They came to Him, grasped His feet, and worshiped Him.
11. 10RVThen saith Jesus unto them, Fear not: go tell my brethren that they depart 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. 11RVNow while they were going, behold, some of the guard came into the city, and told unto the chief priests all the things that were come to pass.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. 12RVAnd 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. 13RVsaying, 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. 14RVAnd if this come to the governor’s ears, we will persuade him, and rid you of care.BSBBSB: If this report reaches the governor, we will satisfy him and keep you out of trouble.”
17. 15RVSo they took the money, and did as they were taught: and this saying was spread abroad among the Jews, and continueth 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. 16RVBut the eleven disciples went into Galilee, unto the mountain where Jesus had appointed them.BSBBSB: Meanwhile, the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain Jesus had designated.
20. 17RVAnd when they saw him, they worshipped him: but some doubted.BSBBSB: When they saw Him, they worshiped Him, but some doubted.
21. 18RVAnd Jesus came to them and spake unto them, saying, All authority hath been given unto 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. 19RVGo ye therefore, and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them into 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. 20RVteaching them to observe all things whatsoever I commanded you: and lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world.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.”