Matthew 28

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 28 of 28

1 But late in the sabbaths, at the dawning into the first of the sabbaths, Mary the Magdalene and the other Mary came to gaze upon the grave.

2 And, behold! A great earthquake occurred! For descending from Heaven and coming near, an angel of the Lord rolled away the stone from the door and was sitting on it.

3 And the appearance of him was as lightning and his clothing white as snow.

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Chapter Summary

1 Christ’s resurrection is declared by an angel to the women. 9 He himself appears to them, 19 and sends His disciples to baptize and teach all nations.

Key Greek Words

ἐγείρω raise G1453
μαθητεύω make disciples G3100
προσκυνέω worship G4352
ἐξουσία authority G1849
βαπτίζω baptize G907
ἄγγελος angel G32

Cross-References

People & Context

Jesus

Raised from the dead; meets the women, then commissions the eleven to disciple all nations

Mary Magdalene

Comes at dawn to the grave, meets the risen Jesus, and is sent to tell the disciples

The other Mary

Comes with Mary Magdalene to gaze on the grave and meets the risen Jesus

Angel of the Lord

Descends, rolls away the stone, sits on it, and announces the resurrection to the women

Chief Priests and Elders

Take counsel and bribe the soldiers to spread the lie that the body was stolen

The Eleven Disciples

Go to the mountain in Galilee, worship Jesus, and receive the Great Commission

Timeline

The Resurrection

Following a great earthquake, an angel rolls the stone away, and the resurrected Jesus appears to Mary Magdalene and the other Mary.

Matthew 28:1-10
The Great Commission

Jesus appears to the eleven disciples in Galilee, claiming all authority and commanding them to disciple all nations and baptize them.

Matthew 28:16-20

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