Matthew 28
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After the Sabbath, at dawn on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to see the tomb. Begin Abide·
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Suddenly there was a great earthquake, for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven, rolled away the stone, and sat on it. Begin Abide·
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His appearance was like lightning, and his clothes were white as snow. Begin Abide·
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The guards trembled in fear of him and became like dead men. Begin Abide·
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But the angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. Begin Abide·
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He is not here; He has risen, just as He said! Come, see the place where He lay. Begin Abide·
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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.” Begin Abide·
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So they hurried away from the tomb in fear and great joy, and ran to tell His disciples. Begin Abide·
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Suddenly Jesus met them and said, “Greetings!” They came to Him, grasped His feet, and worshiped Him. Begin Abide·
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“Do not be afraid,” said Jesus. “Go and tell My brothers to go to Galilee. There they will see Me.” Begin Abide·
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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. Begin Abide·
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And after the chief priests had met with the elders and formed a plan, they gave the soldiers a large sum of money Begin Abide·
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and instructed them: “You are to say, ‘His disciples came by night and stole Him away while we were asleep.’ Begin Abide·
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If this report reaches the governor, we will satisfy him and keep you out of trouble.” Begin Abide·
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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. Begin Abide·
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Meanwhile, the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain Jesus had designated. Begin Abide·
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When they saw Him, they worshiped Him, but some doubted. Begin Abide·
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Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me. Begin Abide·
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Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, Begin Abide·
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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.” Begin Abide·