The Resurrection (Matthew 28:1–10; Mark 16:1–8; John 20:1–9)
2 WBS And they found the stone rolled away from the sepulcher. BSB BSB: They found the stone rolled away from the tomb,
3 WBS And they entered in, and found not the body of the Lord Jesus. BSB BSB: but when they entered, they did not find the body of the Lord Jesus.
4 WBS And it came to pass, as they were much perplexed at this, behold, two men stood by them in shining garments. BSB BSB: While they were puzzling over this, suddenly two men in radiant apparel stood beside them.
5 WBS And as they were afraid, and bowed down their faces to the earth, they said to them, Why seek ye the living among the dead? BSB BSB: As the women bowed their faces to the ground in terror, the two men asked them, “Why do you look for the living among the dead?
6 WBS He is not here, but is risen. Remember how he spoke to you when he was yet in Galilee, BSB BSB: He is not here; He has risen! Remember how He told you while He was still in Galilee:
7 WBS Saying, The Son of man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men, and be crucified, and the third day rise again. BSB BSB: ‘The Son of Man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men, and be crucified, and on the third day rise again.’”
8 WBS And they remembered his words, BSB BSB: Then they remembered His words.
9 WBS And returned from the sepulcher, and told all these things to the eleven, and to all the rest. BSB BSB: And when they returned from the tomb, they reported all these things to the Eleven and to all the others.
10 WBS It was Mary Magdalene, and Joanna, and Mary the mother of James, and other women that were with them, who told these things to the apostles. BSB BSB: It was Mary Magdalene, Joanna, Mary the mother of James, and the other women with them who told this to the apostles.
12 WBS Then Peter arose, and ran to the sepulcher, and stooping down, he beheld the linen clothes laid by themselves, and departed, wondering in himself at that which had come to pass. BSB BSB: Peter, however, got up and ran to the tomb. And after bending down and seeing only the linen cloths, he went away, wondering to himself what had happened.
The Road to Emmaus (Mark 16:12–13)
14 WBS And they talked together of all these things which had happened. BSB BSB: They were talking with each other about everything that had happened.
15 WBS And it came to pass, that, while they communed together , and reasoned, Jesus himself drew near, and went with them. BSB BSB: And as they talked and deliberated, Jesus Himself came up and walked along with them.
16 WBS But their eyes were held, that they should not know him. BSB BSB: But their eyes were kept from recognizing Him.
17 WBS And he said to them, What manner of communications are these that ye have one to another, as ye walk, and are sad? BSB BSB: He asked them, “What are you discussing so intently as you walk along?” They stood still, with sadness on their faces.
18 WBS And one of them, whose name was Cleopas, answering, said to him, Art thou only a stranger in Jerusalem, and hast not known the things which have come to pass there in these days? BSB BSB: One of them, named Cleopas, asked Him, “Are You the only visitor to Jerusalem who does not know the things that have happened there in recent days?”
19 WBS And he said to them, What things? And they said to him, Concerning Jesus of Nazareth, who was a prophet mighty in deed and word before God, and all the people: BSB BSB: “What things?” He asked. “The events involving Jesus of Nazareth,” they answered. “This man was a prophet, powerful in speech and action before God and all the people.
20 WBS And how the chief priests and our rulers delivered him to be condemned to death, and crucified him. BSB BSB: Our chief priests and rulers delivered Him up to the sentence of death, and they crucified Him.
21 WBS But we trusted that it had been he who would have redeemed Israel: and besides all this, to-day is the third day since these things were done. BSB BSB: But we were hoping He was the One who would redeem Israel. And besides all this, it is the third day since these things took place.
22 WBS Yes, and certain women also of our company made us astonished, who were early at the sepulcher. BSB BSB: Furthermore, some of our women astounded us. They were at the tomb early this morning,
23 WBS And when they found not his body, they came, saying, that they had also seen a vision of angels, who said that he was alive. BSB BSB: but they did not find His body. They came and told us they had seen a vision of angels, who said that Jesus was alive.
24 WBS And certain of them who were with us, went to the sepulcher, and found it even so as the women had said: but him they saw not. BSB BSB: Then some of our companions went to the tomb and found it just as the women had described. But Him they did not see.”
26 WBS Ought not Christ to suffer these things, and to enter into his glory? BSB BSB: Was it not necessary for the Christ to suffer these things and then to enter His glory?”
27 WBS And beginning at Moses, and all the prophets, he expounded to them in all the scriptures the things concerning himself. BSB BSB: And beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, He explained to them what was written in all the Scriptures about Himself.
28 WBS And they drew nigh to the village whither they were going: and he made as though he would go further. BSB BSB: As they approached the village where they were headed, He seemed to be going farther.
29 WBS But they constrained him, saying, Abide with us: for it is towards evening, and the day is far spent. And he went in to tarry with them. BSB BSB: But they pleaded with Him, “Stay with us, for it is nearly evening and the day is almost over.” So He went in to stay with them.
30 WBS And it came to pass, as he sat at table with them, he took bread, and blessed it , and broke, and gave to them. BSB BSB: While He was reclining at the table with them, He took bread, spoke a blessing and broke it, and gave it to them.
31 WBS And their eyes were opened, and they knew him: and he vanished out of their sight. BSB BSB: Then their eyes were opened and they recognized Jesus—and He disappeared from their sight.
32 WBS And they said one to another, Did not our heart burn within us while he talked with us by the way, and while he opened to us the scriptures? BSB BSB: They asked each other, “Were not our hearts burning within us as He spoke with us on the road and opened the Scriptures to us?”
33 WBS And they rose the same hour, and returned to Jerusalem, and found the eleven assembled, and them that were with them, BSB BSB: And they got up that very hour and returned to Jerusalem. There they found the Eleven and those with them, gathered together
34 WBS Saying, The Lord is risen indeed, and hath appeared to Simon. BSB BSB: and saying, “The Lord has indeed risen and has appeared to Simon!”
35 WBS And they told what things were done in the way, and how he was known to them in breaking of bread. BSB BSB: Then the two told what had happened on the road, and how they had recognized Jesus in the breaking of the bread.
Jesus Appears to the Disciples (John 20:19–23; 1 John 1:1–4)
37 WBS But they were terrified and affrighted, and supposed that they had seen a spirit. BSB BSB: But they were startled and frightened, thinking they had seen a spirit.
38 WBS And he said to them, Why are ye troubled? and why do thoughts arise in your hearts? BSB BSB: “Why are you troubled,” Jesus asked, “and why do doubts arise in your hearts?
39 WBS Behold my hands and my feet, that it is I myself: handle me, and see; for a spirit hath not flesh and bones, as ye see me have. BSB BSB: Look at My hands and My feet. It is I Myself. Touch Me and see—for a spirit does not have flesh and bones, as you see I have.”
40 WBS And when he had thus spoken, he showed them his hands and his feet. BSB BSB: And when He had said this, He showed them His hands and feet.
41 WBS And while they yet believed not for joy, and wondered, he said to them, Have ye here any thing for food? BSB BSB: While they were still in disbelief because of their joy and amazement, He asked them, “Do you have anything here to eat?”
42 WBS And they gave him a piece of a broiled fish, and a honey-comb. BSB BSB: So they gave Him a piece of broiled fish,
43 WBS And he took it , and ate before them. BSB BSB: and He took it and ate it in front of them.
44 WBS And he said to them, These are the words which I spoke to you, while I was yet with you, that all things must be fulfilled, which were written in the law of Moses, and in the prophets, and in the psalms, concerning me. BSB BSB: Jesus said to them, “These are the words I spoke to you while I was still with you: Everything must be fulfilled that is written about Me in the Law of Moses, the Prophets, and the Psalms.” 45 WBS Then he opened their understanding, that they might understand the scriptures, BSB BSB: Then He opened their minds to understand the Scriptures.
46 WBS And said to them, Thus it is written, and thus it behooved Christ to suffer, and to rise from the dead the third day: BSB BSB: And He told them, “This is what is written: The Christ will suffer and rise from the dead on the third day,
47 WBS And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem. BSB BSB: and in His name repentance and forgiveness of sins will be proclaimed to all nations, beginning in Jerusalem.
48 WBS And ye are witnesses of these things. BSB BSB: You are witnesses of these things.
49 WBS And behold, I send the promise of my Father upon you: but tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem, until ye are endued with power from on high. BSB BSB: And behold, I am sending the promise of My Father upon you. But remain in the city until you have been clothed with power from on high.”
The Ascension (Mark 16:19–20; Acts 1:6–11)
50 WBS And he led them out as far as to Bethany: and he lifted up his hands, and blessed them. BSB BSB: When Jesus had led them out as far as Bethany, He lifted up His hands and blessed them.
51 WBS And it came to pass, while he was blessing them, he was parted from them, and carried up into heaven. BSB BSB: While He was blessing them, He left them and was carried up into heaven.
52 WBS And they worshiped him, and returned to Jerusalem with great joy: BSB BSB: And they worshiped Him and returned to Jerusalem with great joy,
53 WBS And were continually in the temple, praising and blessing God. Amen. BSB BSB: praising God continually in the temple.