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Matthew 28

In the end of the sabbath, as it began to dawn toward the first day of the week, came Mary Magdalene and the other Mary to see the sepulchre.

Matthew 28:1 KJV

And, behold, there was a great earthquake: for the angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled back the stone from the door, and sat upon it.

Matthew 28:2 KJV

His countenance was like lightning, and his raiment white as snow:

Matthew 28:3 KJV

And for fear of him the keepers did shake, and became as dead men.

Matthew 28:4 KJV

And the angel answered and said unto the women, Fear not ye: for I know that ye seek Jesus, which was crucified.

Matthew 28:5 KJV

He is not here: for he is risen, as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay.

Matthew 28:6 KJV

And go quickly, and tell his disciples that he is risen from the dead; and, behold, he goeth before you into Galilee; there shall ye see him: lo, I have told you.

Matthew 28:7 KJV

And they departed quickly from the sepulchre with fear and great joy; and did run to bring his disciples word.

Matthew 28:8 KJV

And as they went to tell his disciples, behold, Jesus met them, saying, All hail. And they came and held him by the feet, and worshipped him.

Matthew 28:9 KJV

Then said Jesus unto them, Be not afraid: go tell my brethren that they go into Galilee, and there shall they see me.

Matthew 28:10 KJV

Now when they were going, behold, some of the watch came into the city, and shewed unto the chief priests all the things that were done.

Matthew 28:11 KJV

And when they were assembled with the elders, and had taken counsel, they gave large money unto the soldiers,

Matthew 28:12 KJV

Saying, Say ye, His disciples came by night, and stole him away while we slept.

Matthew 28:13 KJV

And if this come to the governor’s ears, we will persuade him, and secure you.

Matthew 28:14 KJV

So they took the money, and did as they were taught: and this saying is commonly reported among the Jews until this day.

Matthew 28:15 KJV

Then the eleven disciples went away into Galilee, into a mountain where Jesus had appointed them.

Matthew 28:16 KJV

And when they saw him, they worshipped him: but some doubted.

Matthew 28:17 KJV

And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.

Matthew 28:18 KJV

Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:

Matthew 28:19 KJV

Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.

Matthew 28:20 KJV

End of Matthew 28

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What is Matthew 28 about?

Matthew 28 is the Easter chapter of Matthew's Gospel. Early on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary go to the tomb. There is an earthquake, an angel rolls back the stone, and the guards shake with fear. The angel tells the women, "He is not here: for he is risen, as he said" (verse 6). Running to tell the disciples, they meet Jesus himself and worship him. The chief priests bribe the soldiers to say the body was stolen. The chapter ends with the Great Commission on a mountain in Galilee: "Go ye therefore, and teach all nations... and, lo, I am with you alway" (verses 19–20).

What does Matthew 28 mean?

Matthew 28:19

These words are part of the Great Commission, Jesus' final instructions to his disciples on a mountain in Galilee after his resurrection. Having just said that all authority in heaven and earth had been given to him, he sends them out: "Go ye therefore, and teach all nations." The Greek means to make disciples, followers who learn from Jesus. The mission is for "all nations," not only Israel. They were to baptize new disciples "in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost," one of the clearest statements of the Trinity in the Bible. This verse has inspired Christian missions for two thousand years.

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