Matthew 28
The Resurrection
1 In the end of the sabbath, as it began to dawn toward the first day of the week, came Mary Magdalene and the other Mary to see the sepulchre.
2 And, behold, there was a great earthquake: for the angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled back the stone from the door, and sat upon it. Parallel theme: John 20:1, Acts 16:26, 1 Timothy 3:16
3 His countenance was like lightning, and his raiment white as snow: Light: Matthew 17:2, Revelation 18:1. Parallel theme: Mark 9:3, 16:5, John 20:12, Acts 1:10, Revelation 10:1 +2
4 And for fear of him the keepers did shake, and became as dead men. Parallel theme: Matthew 28:11, Job 4:14, Psalms 48:6, Daniel 10:7, Acts 16:29, Revelation 1:17
5 And the angel answered and said unto the women, Fear not ye: for I know that ye seek Jesus, which was crucified. Parallel theme: Isaiah 41:10, Luke 24:5, Hebrews 1:14
6 He is not here: for he is risen, as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay.
7 And go quickly, and tell his disciples that he is risen from the dead; and, behold, he goeth before you into Galilee; there shall ye see him: lo, I have told you. Resurrection: Matthew 26:32, Mark 14:28. Parallel theme: Matthew 24:25, 28:10, Isaiah 44:8, 45:21, Mark 16:10, 16:13, John 16:4, 1 Corinthians 15:4 +5
8 And they departed quickly from the sepulchre with fear and great joy; and did run to bring his disciples word.
9 And as they went to tell his disciples, behold, Jesus met them, saying, All hail. And they came and held him by the feet, and worshipped him. References Jesus: John 12:3, 20:19. Worship: Matthew 14:33, 28:17, Luke 24:52, Revelation 3:9. Parallel theme: Luke 1:28, 7:38, John 20:28, 2 Corinthians 13:11 +5
10 Then said Jesus unto them, Be not afraid: go tell my brethren that they go into Galilee, and there shall they see me.
The Report of the Guard
11 Now when they were going, behold, some of the watch came into the city, and shewed unto the chief priests all the things that were done.
12 And when they were assembled with the elders, and had taken counsel, they gave large money unto the soldiers,
13 Saying, Say ye, His disciples came by night, and stole him away while we slept. Parallel theme: Matthew 26:64
14 And if this come to the governor's ears, we will persuade him, and secure you.
15 So they took the money, and did as they were taught: and this saying is commonly reported among the Jews until this day. Parallel theme: Matthew 26:15, 27:8, 1 Timothy 6:10
The Great Commission
16 Then the eleven disciples went away into Galilee, into a mountain where Jesus had appointed them. References Jesus: Matthew 28:10. Parallel theme: Matthew 26:32, 28:7, Mark 16:14
17 And when they saw him, they worshipped him: but some doubted. Worship: Matthew 28:9, Psalms 45:11. Parallel theme: Matthew 16:28, Psalms 2:12, John 5:23
18 And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heavenHeaven: οὐρανός (Ouranos). The Greek ouranos (οὐρανός) denotes heaven—God's throne and the believer's eternal home. Jesus taught His disciples to pray 'Our Father which art in heaven' (Matthew 6:9) and promised to prepare a place there (John 14:2). and in earth.
19 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:
20 Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen. Parallel theme: Matthew 1:23, 18:20, Genesis 39:21, Exodus 3:12, Joshua 1:5, Psalms 46:7, 46:11, Isaiah 41:10, Mark 16:20, Colossians 1:28 +5