Matthew 28:1-20 HCSB After
the Sabbath, as the first day of the week was dawning, Mary Magdalene and the
other Mary went to view the tomb. 2
Suddenly there was a violent earthquake, because an angel of the
Lord descended from heaven and approached the tomb. He rolled back the
stone and was sitting on it. 3
His appearance was like lightning, and his robe was as white as
snow. 4 The
guards were so shaken from fear of him that they became like dead men. 5 But the angel told the women,
"Don't be afraid, because I know you are looking for Jesus who was
crucified. 6 He is
not here! For He has been resurrected, just as He said.
Come and see the place where He lay. 7
Then go quickly and tell His disciples, 'He has been raised from
the dead. In fact, He is going ahead of you to Galilee; you will see Him
there.' Listen, I have told you." 8
So, departing quickly from the tomb with fear and great joy, they
ran to tell His disciples the news. 9
Just then Jesus met them and said, "Good
morning!" They came up, took hold of His feet, and worshiped
Him. 10 Then
Jesus told them, "Do not be afraid. Go and tell My brothers to leave for Galilee, and they will see Me
there." 11 As they were on their way, some of the
guard came into the city and reported to the chief priests everything that had
happened. 12 After
the priests had assembled with the elders and agreed on a plan, they gave the
soldiers a large sum of money 13 and told
them, "Say this, 'His disciples came during the night and stole Him while
we were sleeping.' 14 If
this reaches the governor's ears, we will deal with him and keep you out of
trouble." 15 So
they took the money and did as they were instructed. And this story has been
spread among Jewish people to this day. 16
The 11 disciples traveled to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus
had directed them. 17 When
they saw Him, they worshiped, but some doubted.
18 Then Jesus came near and said to them,
"All authority has been given to Me in heaven and
on earth. 19 Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing
them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 teaching them to observe everything I have commanded you. And
remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age."
Devotionals: Matthew
28:18-20 Is Baptism Necessary to
Salvation?
Matthew 28:19-20 The
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