Matthew 28

CATHOLIC PUBLIC DOMAIN	Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
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."