Matthew 28

CATHOLIC PUBLIC DOMAIN	NEW JERUSALEM
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 After the Sabbath, and towards dawn on the first day of the week, Mary of Magdala and the other Marywent to visit 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 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.
3 Now his appearance was like lightning, and his vestment was like snow.	3 His face was like lightning, his robe white as snow.
4 Then, out of fear of him, the guards were terrified, and they became like dead men.	4 The guards were so shaken by fear of him that they were 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 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.
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 he would. Come and 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 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.'
8 And they went out of the tomb quickly, with fear and in great joy, running to announce it to his disciples.	8 Fil ed with awe and great joy the women came quickly away from the tomb and ran to tel 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 suddenly, coming to meet them, was Jesus. 'Greetings,' he said. And the women came up to himand, clasping his feet, they did him homage.
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 brothers that they must leave for Galilee;there they wil 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 Now while they were on their way, some of the guards went off into the city to tell the chief priests althat had happened.
12 And gathering together with the elders, having taken counsel, they gave an abundant sum of money to the soldiers,	12 These held a meeting with the elders and, after some discussion, handed a considerable sum ofmoney to the soldiers
13 saying: “Say that his disciples arrived at night and stole him away, while we were sleeping.	13 with these instructions, 'This is what you must say, "His disciples came during the 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 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.'
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 carried out their instructions, and to this day that is the story among theJews.
16 Now the eleven disciples went on to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had appointed them.	16 Meanwhile the eleven disciples set out for Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had arranged tomeet them.
17 And, seeing him, they worshipped him, but certain ones doubted.	17 When they saw him they fell down before him, though some hesitated.
18 And Jesus, drawing near, spoke to them, saying: “All authority has been given to me in heaven and on earth.	18 Jesus came up and spoke to them. He said, 'All authority in heaven and on earth has been given tome.
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, make disciples of al nations; baptise them in the name of the Father and of the Sonand 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 and teach them to observe al the commands I gave you. And look, I am with you always; yes, to theend of time.'