{"meta":{"source":"Prime Bible","sourceUrl":"https://primebible.com","license":"Public domain (translation text); see citation policy at /citation-policy","organization":"501(c)(3) nonprofit — EIN 41-2531951","canonicalUrl":"https://primebible.com/akjv/matthew/28","llmTxt":"https://primebible.com/llms.txt","generatedAt":"2026-06-17T09:11:22.557Z"},"reference":{"translation":"AKJV","book":"Matthew","bookSlug":"matthew","chapter":28,"testament":"NEW"},"navigation":{"previousChapter":27,"nextChapter":null,"totalChapters":28,"totalVerses":20},"verses":[{"verseNumber":1,"text":"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 sepulcher."},{"verseNumber":2,"text":"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 on it."},{"verseNumber":3,"text":"His countenance was like lightning, and his raiment white as snow:"},{"verseNumber":4,"text":"And for fear of him the keepers did shake, and became as dead men."},{"verseNumber":5,"text":"And the angel answered and said to the women, Fear not you: for I know that you seek Jesus, which was crucified."},{"verseNumber":6,"text":"He is not here: for he is risen, as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay."},{"verseNumber":7,"text":"And go quickly, and tell his disciples that he is risen from the dead; and, behold, he goes before you into Galilee; there shall you see him: see, I have told you."},{"verseNumber":8,"text":"And they departed quickly from the sepulcher with fear and great joy; and did run to bring his disciples word."},{"verseNumber":9,"text":"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."},{"verseNumber":10,"text":"Then said Jesus to them, Be not afraid: go tell my brothers that they go into Galilee, and there shall they see me."},{"verseNumber":11,"text":"Now when they were going, behold, some of the watch came into the city, and showed to the chief priests all the things that were done."},{"verseNumber":12,"text":"And when they were assembled with the elders, and had taken counsel, they gave large money to the soldiers,"},{"verseNumber":13,"text":"Saying, Say you, His disciples came by night, and stole him away while we slept."},{"verseNumber":14,"text":"And if this come to the governor's ears, we will persuade him, and secure you."},{"verseNumber":15,"text":"So they took the money, and did as they were taught: and this saying is commonly reported among the Jews until this day."},{"verseNumber":16,"text":"Then the eleven disciples went away into Galilee, into a mountain where Jesus had appointed them."},{"verseNumber":17,"text":"And when they saw him, they worshipped him: but some doubted."},{"verseNumber":18,"text":"And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, All power is given to me in heaven and in earth."},{"verseNumber":19,"text":"Go you therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:"},{"verseNumber":20,"text":"Teaching them to observe all things whatever I have commanded you: and, see, I am with you always, even to the end of the world. Amen."}],"citation":{"inline":"Matthew 28 (AKJV)","markdown":"[Matthew 28](https://primebible.com/akjv/matthew/28)","sbl":"Prime Bible. *The Bible.* AKJV. https://primebible.com/akjv/matthew/28 (accessed 2026-06-17)."}}