Matthew 28:1 (ASV)
Now 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.

Matthew 28:2 (ASV)
And 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.

Matthew 28:3 (ASV)
His appearance was as lightning, and his raiment white as snow:

Matthew 28:4 (ASV)
and for fear of him the watchers did quake, and became as dead men.

Matthew 28:5 (ASV)
And the angel answered and said unto the women, Fear not ye; for I know that ye seek Jesus, who hath been crucified.

Matthew 28:6 (ASV)
He is not here; for he is risen, even as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay.

Matthew 28:7 (ASV)
And 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.

Matthew 28:8 (ASV)
And they departed quickly from the tomb with fear and great joy, and ran to bring his disciples word.

Matthew 28:9 (ASV)
And behold, Jesus met them, saying, All hail. And they came and took hold of his feet, and worshipped him.

Matthew 28:10 (ASV)
Then saith Jesus unto them, Fear not: go tell my brethren that they depart into Galilee, and there shall they see me.

Matthew 28:11 (ASV)
Now 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.

Matthew 28:12 (ASV)
And when they were assembled with the elders, and had taken counsel, they gave much money unto the soldiers,

Matthew 28:13 (ASV)
saying, Say ye, His disciples came by night, and stole him away while we slept.

Matthew 28:14 (ASV)
And if this come to the governor's ears, we will persuade him, and rid you of care.

Matthew 28:15 (ASV)
So they took the money, and did as they were taught: and this saying was spread abroad among the Jews, `and continueth' until this day.

Matthew 28:16 (ASV)
But the eleven disciples went into Galilee, unto the mountain where Jesus had appointed them.

Matthew 28:17 (ASV)
And when they saw him, they worshipped `him'; but some doubted.

Matthew 28:18 (ASV)
And Jesus came to them and spake unto them, saying, All authority hath been given unto me in heaven and on earth.

Matthew 28:19 (ASV)
Go 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:

Matthew 28:20 (ASV)
teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I commanded you: and lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world.
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