| 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. | 1 Now after the sabbath, toward the dawn of the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to see the sepulchre. |
| 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. | 2 And behold, there was a great earthquake; for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven and came and rolled back the stone, and sat upon it. |
| 3 Now his appearance was like lightning, and his vestment was like snow. | 3 His appearance was like lightning, and his raiment white as snow. |
| 4 Then, out of fear of him, the guards were terrified, and they became like dead men. | 4 And for fear of him the guards trembled and became like dead men. |
| 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. | 5 But the angel said to the women, "Do not be afraid; for I know that you seek Jesus who was crucified. |
| 6 He is not here. For he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where the Lord was placed. | 6 He is not here; for he has risen, as he said. Come, see the place where he lay. |
| 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.” | 7 Then go quickly and tell his disciples that he has risen from the dead, and behold, he is going before you to Galilee; there you will see him. Lo, I have told you." |
| 8 And they went out of the tomb quickly, with fear and in great joy, running to announce it to his disciples. | 8 So they departed quickly from the tomb with fear and great joy, and ran to tell his disciples. |
| 9 And behold, Jesus met them, saying, “Hail.” But they drew near and took hold of his feet, and they adored him. | 9 And behold, Jesus met them and said, "Hail!" And they came up and took hold of his feet and worshipped him. |
| 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.” | 10 Then Jesus said to them, "Do not be afraid; go and tell my brethren to go to Galilee, and there they will see me." |
| 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. | 11 While they were going, behold, some of the guard went into the city and told the chief priests all that had taken place. |
| 12 And gathering together with the elders, having taken counsel, they gave an abundant sum of money to the soldiers, | 12 And when they had assembled with the elders and taken counsel, they gave a sum of money to the soldiers |
| 13 saying: “Say that his disciples arrived at night and stole him away, while we were sleeping. | 13 and said, "Tell people, 'His disciples came by night and stole him away while we were asleep.' |
| 14 And if the procurator hears about this, we will persuade him, and we will protect you.” | 14 And if this comes to the governor's ears, we will satisfy him and keep you out of trouble." |
| 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. | 15 So they took the money and did as they were directed; and this story has been spread among the Jews to this day. |
| 16 Now the eleven disciples went on to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had appointed them. | 16 Now the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain to which Jesus had directed them. |
| 17 And, seeing him, they worshipped him, but certain ones doubted. | 17 And when they saw him they worshipped him; but some doubted. |
| 18 And Jesus, drawing near, spoke to them, saying: “All authority has been given to me in heaven and on earth. | 18 And Jesus came and said to them, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. |
| 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, | 19 Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, |
| 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.” | 20 teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, to the close of the age." |