Sermons citing Matthew 28:1–15

^28:3 His appearance was like lightning, and his clothes were white as snow.

^28:4 The guards trembled in fear of him and became like dead men.

^28:5 But the angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified.

^28:6 He is not here; He has risen, just as He said! Come, see the place where He lay.

^28:7 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.”

^28:8 So they hurried away from the tomb in fear and great joy, and ran to tell His disciples.

^28:9 Suddenly Jesus met them and said, “Greetings!” They came to Him, grasped His feet, and worshiped Him.

^28:10 “Do not be afraid,” said Jesus. “Go and tell My brothers to go to Galilee. There they will see Me.”

^28:11 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.

^28:12 And after the chief priests had met with the elders and formed a plan, they gave the soldiers a large sum of money

^28:13 and instructed them: “You are to say, ‘His disciples came by night and stole Him away while we were asleep.’

^28:14 If this report reaches the governor, we will satisfy him and keep you out of trouble.”

^28:15 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.