Matthew 28

NEW JERUSALEM	CATHOLIC PUBLIC DOMAIN
1 After the Sabbath, and towards dawn on the first day of the week, Mary of Magdala and the other Marywent to visit the sepulchre.	1 Now on the morning of the Sabbath, when it began to grow light on the first Sabbath, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to see the sepulcher.
2 And suddenly there was a violent earthquake, for an angel of the Lord, descending from heaven, cameand rol ed away the stone and sat on it.	2 And behold, a great earthquake occurred. For an Angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and as he approached, he rolled back the stone and sat down on it.
3 His face was like lightning, his robe white as snow.	3 Now his appearance was like lightning, and his vestment was like snow.
4 The guards were so shaken by fear of him that they were like dead men.	4 Then, out of fear of him, the guards were terrified, and they became like dead men.
5 But the angel spoke; and he said to the women, 'There is no need for you to be afraid. I know you arelooking for Jesus, who was crucified.	5 Then the Angel responded by saying to the women: “Do not be afraid. For I know that you are seeking Jesus, who was crucified.
6 He is not here, for he has risen, as he said he would. Come and see the place where he lay,	6 He is not here. For he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where the Lord was placed.
7 then go quickly and tel his disciples, "He has risen from the dead and now he is going ahead of you toGalilee; that is where you wil see him." Look! I have told you.'	7 And then, go quickly, and tell his disciples that he has risen. And behold, he will precede you to Galilee. There you shall see him. Lo, I have told you beforehand.”
8 Fil ed with awe and great joy the women came quickly away from the tomb and ran to tel his disciples.	8 And they went out of the tomb quickly, with fear and in great joy, running to announce it to his disciples.
9 And suddenly, coming to meet them, was Jesus. 'Greetings,' he said. And the women came up to himand, clasping his feet, they did him homage.	9 And behold, Jesus met them, saying, “Hail.” But they drew near and took hold of his feet, and they adored him.
10 Then Jesus said to them, 'Do not be afraid; go and tell my brothers that they must leave for Galilee;there they wil see me.'	10 Then Jesus said to them: “Do not be afraid. Go, announce it to my brothers, so that they may go to Galilee. There they shall see me.”
11 Now while they were on their way, some of the guards went off into the city to tell the chief priests althat had happened.	11 And when they had departed, behold, some of the guards went into the city, and they reported to the leaders of the priests all that had happened.
12 These held a meeting with the elders and, after some discussion, handed a considerable sum ofmoney to the soldiers	12 And gathering together with the elders, having taken counsel, they gave an abundant sum of money to the soldiers,
13 with these instructions, 'This is what you must say, "His disciples came during the night and stole him away while we were asleep."	13 saying: “Say that his disciples arrived at night and stole him away, while we were sleeping.
14 And should the governor come to hear of this, we undertake to put things right with him ourselvesand to see that you do not get into trouble.'	14 And if the procurator hears about this, we will persuade him, and we will protect you.”
15 So they took the money and carried out their instructions, and to this day that is the story among theJews.	15 Then, having accepted the money, they did as they were instructed. And this word has been spread among the Jews, even to this day.
16 Meanwhile the eleven disciples set out for Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had arranged tomeet them.	16 Now the eleven disciples went on to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had appointed them.
17 When they saw him they fell down before him, though some hesitated.	17 And, seeing him, they worshipped him, but certain ones doubted.
18 Jesus came up and spoke to them. He said, 'All authority in heaven and on earth has been given tome.	18 And Jesus, drawing near, spoke to them, saying: “All authority has been given to me in heaven and on earth.
19 Go, therefore, make disciples of al nations; baptise them in the name of the Father and of the Sonand of the Holy Spirit,	19 Therefore, go forth and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,
20 and teach them to observe al the commands I gave you. And look, I am with you always; yes, to theend of time.'	20 teaching them to observe all that I have ever commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, even to the consummation of the age.”