The Resurrection of Jesus

Matthew 28:1-10 · Berean Standard Bible

At dawn on the first day of the week, an angel rolls back the stone, and the women who came to the tomb find it empty with the announcement, 'He is not here, for he has risen, as he said.' As they run to tell the disciples, the risen Jesus meets them Himself. This is the Easter account of the resurrection — the cornerstone of the Christian faith and the promise that death has been defeated.

1After the Sabbath, at dawn on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to see the tomb.

2Suddenly there was a great earthquake, for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven, rolled away the stone, and sat on it.

3His appearance was like lightning, and his clothes were white as snow.

4The guards trembled in fear of him and became like dead men.

5But the angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified.

6He is not here; He has risen, just as He said! Come, see the place where He lay.

7Then 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.”

8So they hurried away from the tomb in fear and great joy, and ran to tell His disciples.

9Suddenly Jesus met them and said, “Greetings!” They came to Him, grasped His feet, and worshiped Him.

10“Do not be afraid,” said Jesus. “Go and tell My brothers to go to Galilee. There they will see Me.”

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