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Matthew 28

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Matthew 28 Bible text

WEB: 1WEB

Now after the Sabbath, as it began to dawn on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary came to see the tomb.

ASV: 1ASV

Now late on the sabbath day, as it began to dawn toward the first day of the week, came Mary Magdalene and the other Mary to see the sepulchre.

WEB: 2WEB

Behold, there was a great earthquake, for an angel of the Lord descended from the sky and came and rolled away the stone from the door and sat on it.

ASV: 2ASV

And behold, there was a great earthquake; for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled away the stone, and sat upon it.

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His appearance was like lightning, and his clothing white as snow.

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His appearance was as lightning, and his raiment white as snow:

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For fear of him, the guards shook, and became like dead men.

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and for fear of him the watchers did quake, and became as dead men.

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The angel answered the women, “Don’t be afraid, for I know that you seek Jesus, who has been crucified.

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And the angel answered and said unto the women, Fear not ye; for I know that ye seek Jesus, who hath been crucified.

WEB: 6WEB

He is not here, for he has risen, just like he said. Come, see the place where the Lord was lying.

ASV: 6ASV

He is not here; for he is risen, even as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay.

WEB: 7WEB

Go quickly and tell his disciples, ‘He has risen from the dead, and behold, he goes before you into Galilee; there you will see him.’ Behold, I have told you.”

ASV: 7ASV

And go quickly, and tell his disciples, He is risen from the dead; and lo, he goeth before you into Galilee; there shall ye see him: lo, I have told you.

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They departed quickly from the tomb with fear and great joy, and ran to bring his disciples word.

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And they departed quickly from the tomb with fear and great joy, and ran to bring his disciples word.

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As they went to tell his disciples, behold, Jesus met them, saying, “Rejoice!” They came and took hold of his feet, and worshiped him.

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And behold, Jesus met them, saying, All hail. And they came and took hold of his feet, and worshipped him.

WEB: 10WEB

Then Jesus said to them, “Don’t be afraid. Go tell my brothers that they should go into Galilee, and there they will see me.”

ASV: 10ASV

Then saith Jesus unto them, Fear not: go tell my brethren that they depart into Galilee, and there shall they see me.

WEB: 11WEB

Now while they were going, behold, some of the guards came into the city and told the chief priests all the things that had happened.

ASV: 11ASV

Now while they were going, behold, some of the guard came into the city, and told unto the chief priests all the things that were come to pass.

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When they were assembled with the elders and had taken counsel, they gave a large amount of silver to the soldiers,

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And when they were assembled with the elders, and had taken counsel, they gave much money unto the soldiers,

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saying, “Say that his disciples came by night and stole him away while we slept.

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saying, Say ye, His disciples came by night, and stole him away while we slept.

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If this comes to the governor’s ears, we will persuade him and make you free of worry.”

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And if this come to the governor’s ears, we will persuade him, and rid you of care.

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So they took the money and did as they were told. This saying was spread abroad among the Jews, and continues until today.

ASV: 15ASV

So they took the money, and did as they were taught: and this saying was spread abroad among the Jews, and continueth until this day.

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But the eleven disciples went into Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had sent them.

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But the eleven disciples went into Galilee, unto the mountain where Jesus had appointed them.

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When they saw him, they bowed down to him; but some doubted.

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And when they saw him, they worshipped him; but some doubted.

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Jesus came to them and spoke to them, saying, “All authority has been given to me in heaven and on earth.

ASV: 18ASV

And Jesus came to them and spake unto them, saying, All authority hath been given unto me in heaven and on earth.

WEB: 19WEB

Go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,

ASV: 19ASV

Go ye therefore, and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them into the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit:

WEB: 20WEB

teaching them to observe all things that I commanded you. Behold, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Amen.

ASV: 20ASV

teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I commanded you: and lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world.