Matthew 28:1–15 · BSB
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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.
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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.
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His appearance was like lightning, and his clothes were white as snow.
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The guards trembled in fear of him and became like dead men.
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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.
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He is not here; He has risen, just as He said! Come, see the place where He lay.
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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.”
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So they hurried away from the tomb in fear and great joy, and ran to tell His disciples.
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Suddenly Jesus met them and said, “Greetings!” They came to Him, grasped His feet, and worshiped Him.
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“Do not be afraid,” said Jesus. “Go and tell My brothers to go to Galilee. There they will see Me.”
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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.
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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
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and instructed them: “You are to say, ‘His disciples came by night and stole Him away while we were asleep.’
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If this report reaches the governor, we will satisfy him and keep you out of trouble.”
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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.
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