Gospel According to Matthew

28: 1Now 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. ^28:2And 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. ^28:3His appearance was as lightning, and his raiment white as snow: ^28:4and for fear of him the watchers did quake, and became as dead men. ^28:5And the angel answered and said unto the women, Fear not ye; for I know that ye seek Jesus, who hath been crucified. ^28:6He is not here; for he is risen, even as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay. ^28:7And 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. ^28:8And they departed quickly from the tomb with fear and great joy, and ran to bring his disciples word. ^28:9And behold, Jesus met them, saying, All hail. And they came and took hold of his feet, and worshipped him. ^28:10Then saith Jesus unto them, Fear not: go tell my brethren that they depart into Galilee, and there shall they see me.

^28:11Now 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. ^28:12And when they were assembled with the elders, and had taken counsel, they gave much money unto the soldiers, ^28:13saying, Say ye, His disciples came by night, and stole him away while we slept. ^28:14And if this come to the governor's ears, we will persuade him, and rid you of care. ^28:15So they took the money, and did as they were taught: and this saying was spread abroad among the Jews, and continueth until this day.

^28:16But the eleven disciples went into Galilee, unto the mountain where Jesus had appointed them. ^28:17And when they saw him, they worshipped him; but some doubted. ^28:18And Jesus came to them and spake unto them, saying, All authority hath been given unto me in heaven and on earth. ^28:19Go 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 Spirit: ^28:20teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I commanded you: and lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world.