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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.
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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.
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.
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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.
3 His countenance was like lightning, and his raiment white as snow:
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His appearance was like lightning, and his clothing white as snow.
4 And for fear of him the keepers did shake, and became as dead men.
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For fear of him the guards shook and became like dead men.
5 And the angel answered and said unto the women, Fear not ye: for I know that ye seek Jesus, which was crucified.
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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.
6 He is not here: for he is risen, as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay.
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He is not here; for he has been raised, as he said. Come, see the place where he 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.
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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."
8 And they departed quickly from the sepulchre with fear and great joy; and did run to bring his disciples word.
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So they left the tomb quickly with fear and great joy, and ran to tell his disciples.
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.
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Suddenly Jesus met them and said, "Greetings!" And they came to him, took hold of his feet, and worshiped him.
10 Then said Jesus unto them,Be not afraid: go tell my brethren that they go into Galilee, and there shall they see me.
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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."
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.
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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.
12 And when they were assembled with the elders, and had taken counsel, they gave large money unto the soldiers,
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After the priests had assembled with the elders, they devised a plan to give a large sum of money to the soldiers,
13 Saying, Say ye, His disciples came by night, and stole him away while we slept.
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telling them, "You must say, "His disciples came by night and stole him away while we were asleep.'
14 And if this come to the governor's ears, we will persuade him, and secure you.
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If this comes to the governor's ears, we will satisfy him and keep you out of trouble."
15 So they took the money, and did as they were taught: and this saying is commonly reported among the Jews until this day.
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So they took the money and did as they were directed. And this story is still told among the Jews to this day.
16 Then the eleven disciples went away into Galilee, into a mountain where Jesus had appointed them.
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Now the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain to which Jesus had directed them.
17 And when they saw him, they worshipped him: but some doubted.
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When they saw him, they worshiped him; but some doubted.
18 And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying,All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.
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And Jesus came and said to them, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.
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:
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Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,
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.
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and teaching them to obey everything that I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age."
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