NOW after the eve of the sabbath, as the light was dawning, towards the
first day of the week, Mary Magdalen had come, and the other Mary, to
view the sepulchre. (2)And, lo! there was a great earthquake; for an
angel of the Lord descending from heaven, came and rolled back the
stone from the door, and sat upon it. (3)His aspect was as lightning,
and his raiment white as snow. (4)And for fear of him the guards shook,
and became as dead men. (5)Then the angel addressing them, said to the
women, Fear not ye; for I know that ye are seeking Jesus who was
crucified. (6)He is not here: he is risen, as he said. Come hither,
behold the place where the Lord lay. (7)And go quickly, tell his
disciples that he is risen from the dead: and, lo! he goeth before you
into Galilee; there shall ye see him, as he said unto you. (8)And they
went out quickly from the sepulchre with fear, and great joy; and ran
to carry the tidings to his disciples. (9)And as they were going to
tell the disciples, then behold Jesus met them saying, Hail! And they
came and held him by the feet, and worshipped him. (10)Then saith Jesus
to them, Be not affrighted: go, tell my disciples that they go into
Galilee, there shall they see me.
(11)And as they were going, some of the guards who were come into the
city, had told the chief priests all things which had happened. (12)And
being assembled with the elders, and having held a council, they gave a
large sum of money to the soldiers, (13)saying, Report, that his
disciples coming by night stole him away, while you were asleep.
(14)And if this comes to the governor's ears, we will persuade him, and
preserve you harmless. (15)So they took the money, and did as they were
instructed. And this account is circulated among the Jews to this day.
(16)Then the eleven disciples went into Galilee, to the mountain, where
Jesus had ordered them. (17)And when they saw him, they worshipped him.
Still some doubted. (18)Then Jesus approaching, spake to them, saying,
All power is given me in heaven and upon earth. (19)Go therefore, make
disciples among all nations, baptising them in the name of the Father,
and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: (20)teaching them to observe all
things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo! I am with you at all
times even to the end of the world. Amen.