Matthew 28
Jesus appears to the women and then to the disciples in Galilee.
MatthewChapter 28 of 2820 versesBerean Standard Bible
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After the Sabbath, at dawn on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to see the tomb.
Women go to the tomb early on the first day of the week
“When the Sabbath was over, Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome bought spices so they could go and anoint the body of Jesus.”
Read Mark 16:1›Very early in the morning, women took spices to the tomb
“On the first day of the week, very early in the morning, the women came to the tomb, bringing the spices they had prepared.”
Read Luke 24:1›Mary Magdalene comes to the tomb — it is empty
“Early on the first day of the week, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene went to the tomb and saw that the stone had been removed from the entrance.”
Read John 20:1›Suddenly there was a great earthquake, for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven, rolled away the stone, and sat on it.
His appearance was like lightning, and his clothes were white as snow.
The guards trembled in fear of him and became like dead men.
But the angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified.
He is not here; he has risen — angel's announcement
“But he said to them, “Do not be alarmed. You are looking for Jesus the Nazarene, who was crucified. He has risen! He is not here! See the place where they put Him.”
Read Mark 16:6›Why do you look for the living among the dead?
“As the women bowed their faces to the ground in terror, the two men asked them, “Why do you look for the living among the dead?”
Read Luke 24:5›He is not here; He has risen, just as He said! Come, see the place where He lay.
Quoted in the Daily Lift, day 42: How does Genesis 23 point to Jesus?
The resurrection announcement — Luke adds 'Remember how he told you.' The angels remind the women that Jesus predicted all of this.
“He is not here; He has risen! Remember how He told you while He was still in Galilee:”
Read Luke 24:6›'He is not here; he has risen!' Both Matthew and Mark record the angel's announcement at the empty tomb — the most important news ever delivered.
“But he said to them, “Do not be alarmed. You are looking for Jesus the Nazarene, who was crucified. He has risen! He is not here! See the place where they put Him.”
Read Mark 16:6›Then go quickly and tell His disciples, ‘He has risen from the dead and is going ahead of you into Galilee. There you will see Him.’ See, I have told you.”
So they hurried away from the tomb in fear and great joy, and ran to tell His disciples.
Suddenly Jesus met them and said, “Greetings!” They came to Him, grasped His feet, and worshiped Him.
“Do not be afraid,” said Jesus. “Go and tell My brothers to go to Galilee. There they will see Me.”
While the women were on their way, some of the guards went into the city and reported to the chief priests all that had happened.
And after the chief priests had met with the elders and formed a plan, they gave the soldiers a large sum of money
and instructed them: “You are to say, ‘His disciples came by night and stole Him away while we were asleep.’
If this report reaches the governor, we will satisfy him and keep you out of trouble.”
So the guards took the money and did as they were instructed. And this account has been circulated among the Jews to this very day.
Meanwhile, the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain Jesus had designated.
When they saw Him, they worshiped Him, but some doubted.
Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me.
Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,
Quoted in the Daily Lift, day 14: Why does God write down the nations?
Quoted in the Deeper Dive, day 14: Whose name lasts?
Go and make disciples of all nations / Go into all the world
“And He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature.”
Read Mark 16:15›You will be my witnesses to the ends of the earth
“But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you, and you will be My witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.””
Read Acts 1:8›and teaching them to obey all that I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”
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How to Hear God’s Voice: A Practical Guide for BelieversScripture is the record of a God who speaks. This guide covers how to hear Him today and keep what He says.Cross-references for Matthew 28
“The Father loves the Son and has placed all things in His hands.”
“who has gone into heaven and is at the right hand of God, with angels, authorities, and powers subject to Him.”
“And He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature.”
“Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.”
“Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.”
Cross-references from OpenBible.info, licensed CC BY.
Matthew 28 on Doxa
- Genesis 23: The Only Land Abraham Ever Owned Was a Grave · Quoted in the Daily Lift, day 42
- The Table of Nations: Why God Names Every People on Earth (Genesis 10) · Quoted in the Daily Lift, day 14
- Seventy Nations, One Hunter: Why the Bible Counts Every People (Genesis 10) · Quoted in the Deeper Dive, day 14
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