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After the sabbath, as the first day of the week was dawning, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to see the tomb.
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And suddenly there was a great earthquake; for an angel of the Lord, descending from heaven, came and rolled back the stone and sat on it.
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His appearance was like lightning, and his clothing white as snow.
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For fear of him the guards shook and became like dead men.
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But the angel said to the women, "Do not be afraid; I know that you are looking for Jesus who was crucified.
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He is not here; for he has been raised, as he said. Come, see the place where he lay.
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Then go quickly and tell his disciples, "He has been raised from the dead, and indeed he is going ahead of you to Galilee; there you will see him.' This is my message for you."
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So they left the tomb quickly with fear and great joy, and ran to tell his disciples.
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Suddenly Jesus met them and said, "Greetings!" And they came to him, took hold of his feet, and worshiped him.
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Then Jesus said to them, "Do not be afraid; go and tell my brothers to go to Galilee; there they will see me."
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While they were going, some of the guard went into the city and told the chief priests everything that had happened.