1Now 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 . 2And 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 . 3His appearance was as lightning, and his raiment white as snow : 4and for fear of him the watchers did quake , and became as dead men . 5And the angel answered and said unto the women , Fear not ye ; for I know that ye seek Jesus , who hath been crucified . 6He is not here ; for he is risen , even as he said . Come , see the place where the Lord lay . 7And 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 . 8And they departed quickly from the tomb with fear and great joy , and ran to bring his disciples word . 9And behold , Jesus met them , saying , All hail . And they came and took hold of his feet , and worshipped him . 10Then saith Jesus unto them , Fear not : go tell my brethren that they depart into Galilee , and there shall they see me .
The Great Commission
11Now 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 . 12And when they were assembled with the elders , and had taken counsel , they gave much money unto the soldiers , 13saying , Say ye , His disciples came by night , and stole him away while we slept . 14And if this come to the governor ’s ears, we will persuade him , and rid you of care. 15So they took the money, and did as they were taught : and this saying was spread abroad among the Jews , and continueth until this day . 16But the eleven disciples went into Galilee , unto the mountain where Jesus had appointed them . 17And when they saw him , they worshipped him ; but some doubted . 18And Jesus came to them and spake unto them , saying , All authority hath been given unto me in heaven and on earth . 19Go 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 : 20teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I commanded you : and lo , I am with you always , even unto the end of the world.