The Resurrection (Mark 16:1–8; Luke 24:1–12; John 20:1–9)
2 WBS And 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. 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 WBS His countenance was like lightning, and his raiment white as snow. BSB BSB: His appearance was like lightning, and his clothes were white as snow.
4 WBS And for fear of him the keepers trembled and became as dead men . BSB BSB: The guards trembled in fear of him and became like dead men.
5 WBS And the angel answered and said to the women, Fear ye not: for I know that ye 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 WBS He is not here: for he is risen, as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay. BSB BSB: He is not here; He has risen, just as He said! Come, see the place where He lay.
7 WBS And 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. 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 WBS And they departed quickly from the sepulcher, with fear and great joy; and ran to bring word to his disciples. BSB BSB: So they hurried away from the tomb in fear and great joy, and ran to tell His disciples.
9 WBS And as they were going to tell his disciples, behold, Jesus met them, saying, All hail. And they came, and held him by the feet, and worshiped him. BSB BSB: Suddenly Jesus met them and said, “Greetings!” They came to Him, grasped His feet, and worshiped Him.
10 WBS Then said Jesus to them, Be not afraid: go tell my brethren, that they go into Galilee, and there shall they 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 WBS Now when they were going, behold, some of the watch came into the city, and showed to the chief priests all the 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 WBS And when they were assembled with the elders, and had taken counsel, they gave a large 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 WBS And if this shall come to the governor's ears, 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 WBS So they took the money, and did as they were instructed: and this saying is commonly reported among the Jews until 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 WBS And when they saw him, they worshiped him: but some doubted. BSB BSB: When they saw Him, they worshiped Him, but some doubted.
20 WBS Teaching them to observe all things whatever I have commanded you: and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the world. Amen. 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.”