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Matthew 28 :: Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Mat 28:1

Mat 28:1Now late on the Sabbath, when the dawn of the first day of the week was near, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary came to see the place where his body was.

Mat 28:2

Mat 28:2And there was a great earth-shock; for an angel of the Lord came down from heaven and, rolling back the stone, took his seat on it.

Mat 28:3

Mat 28:3His form was shining like the light, and his clothing was white as snow:

Mat 28:4

Mat 28:4And for fear of him the watchmen were shaking, and became as dead men.

Mat 28:5

Mat 28:5And the angel said to the women, Have no fear: for I see that you are searching for Jesus, who was put to death on the cross.

Mat 28:6

Mat 28:6He is not here, for he has come to life again, even as he said. Come, see the Lord's resting-place.

Mat 28:7

Mat 28:7And go quickly and give his disciples the news that he has come back from the dead, and is going before you into Galilee; there you will see him, as I have said to you.

Mat 28:8

Mat 28:8And they went away quickly, with fear and great joy, to give his disciples the news.

Mat 28:9

Mat 28:9And on the way, Jesus came to them, saying, Be glad. And they came and put their hands on his feet, and gave him worship.

Mat 28:10

Mat 28:10Then said Jesus to them, Have no fear: go and give word to my brothers to go into Galilee, and there they will see me.

Mat 28:11

Mat 28:11Now, while they were going, some of the watchmen came into the town and gave news to the chief priests of all the things which had taken place.

Mat 28:12

Mat 28:12And when they had come together with those in authority, and had made their decision, they gave much money to the watchmen, saying,

Mat 28:13

Mat 28:13Say, His disciples came by night and took him away secretly while we were sleeping.

Mat 28:14

Mat 28:14And if this comes to the ruler's ears, we will see that he does not make you responsible.

Mat 28:15

Mat 28:15So they took the money, and did as they had been ordered: and this account has been current among the Jews till the present time.

Mat 28:16

Mat 28:16But the eleven disciples went into Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had given them orders to go.

Mat 28:17

Mat 28:17And when they saw him they gave him worship: but some were in doubt.

Mat 28:18

Mat 28:18And Jesus came to them and said, All authority has been given to me in heaven and on earth.

Mat 28:19

Mat 28:19Go then, and make disciples of all the nations, giving them baptism in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit:

Mat 28:20

Mat 28:20Teaching them to keep all the rules which I have given you: and see, I am ever with you, even to the end of the world.
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