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Matthew 28
Matthew 28
1Now late on the sabbath day, as it began to dawn toward the first day of the week, came Mary Magdalene and the other Mary to see the sepulchre.
1In 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.
Commentary · verse 1
2And behold, there was a great earthquake; for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled away the stone, and sat upon it.
2And, 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.
Commentary · verse 2
A great earthquake occurred from an angel descending from heaven. The angel rolled the stone from the door and sat on it.
3His appearance was as lightning, and his raiment white as snow: 4and for fear of him the watchers did quake, and became as dead men.
5And the angel answered and said unto the women, Fear not ye; for I know that ye seek Jesus, who hath been crucified.
6He is not here; for he is risen, even as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay.
3His countenance was like lightning, and his raiment white as snow:
4And for fear of him the keepers did shake, and became as dead men.
5And the angel answered and said unto the women, Fear not ye: for I know that ye seek Jesus, which was crucified.
6He is not here: for he is risen, as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay.
Commentary · verses 3-6
The angel told the women that he knew they were there for Jesus but that He had risen. He told the women to see for themselves.
7And go quickly, and tell his disciples, He is risen from the dead; and lo, he goeth before you into Galilee; there shall ye see him: lo, I have told you.
8And they departed quickly from the tomb with fear and great joy, and ran to bring his disciples word.
9And behold, Jesus met them, saying, All hail. And they came and took hold of his feet, and worshipped him.
7And 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.
8And they departed quickly from the sepulchre with fear and great joy; and did run to bring his disciples word.
9And 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.
Commentary · verses 7-9
Jesus met His Disciples in Galilee, just like He stated during His fifth pronouncement of His death: Matthew 26:31-32.
10Then saith Jesus unto them, Fear not: go tell my brethren that they depart into Galilee, and there shall they see me.
11Now while they were going, behold, some of the guard came into the city, and told unto the chief priests all the things that were come to pass.
12And when they were assembled with the elders, and had taken counsel, they gave much money unto the soldiers, 13saying, Say ye, His disciples came by night, and stole him away while we slept.
14And if this come to the governor’s ears, we will persuade him, and rid you of care.
15So they took the money, and did as they were taught: and this saying was spread abroad among the Jews, and continueth until this day.
10Then said Jesus unto them, Be not afraid: go tell my brethren that they go into Galilee, and there shall they see me.
11Now 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.
12And when they were assembled with the elders, and had taken counsel, they gave large money unto the soldiers,
13Saying, Say ye, His disciples came by night, and stole him away while we slept.
14And if this come to the governor’s ears, we will persuade him, and secure you.
15So they took the money, and did as they were taught: and this saying is commonly reported among the Jews until this day.
Commentary · verses 10-15
The elders gave money to the soldiers to lie about Jesus saying that Jesus' Disciples stole His body.
16But the eleven disciples went into Galilee, unto the mountain where Jesus had appointed them.
17And when they saw him, they worshipped him; but some doubted.
16Then the eleven disciples went away into Galilee, into a mountain where Jesus had appointed them.
17And when they saw him, they worshipped him: but some doubted.
Commentary · verses 16-17
The Disciples worshipped Jesus but some doubted.
Commentary · verses 18-20
Verses 18-20: The Great Commission.
18And Jesus came to them and spake unto them, saying, All authority hath been given unto me in heaven and on earth.
19Go ye therefore, and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them into the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit: 20teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I commanded you: and lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world.
18And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.
19Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:
20Teaching 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.
Commentary · verse 20
Jesus commanded the Disciples to make disciples and to teach all the nations the things Jesus commanded them.
The New Testament began with four accounts of Jesus' time on earth. The first of these Gospel Accounts was written by St. Matthew. Matthew was also called Levi. He was a Disciple and wrote a firsthand account. It was believed this account was written within five years of Christ's death. Many scholars believed Matthew preached among the Jews for fifteen years and was not a martyr. His account was focused on the Jews and understanding specifics of the Jewish culture which helps many passages take on deeper meaning.
The Sabbath was Saturday, which was another day the Jews could not prepare a body for burial. Jesus went three days and nights (our Thursday, Friday, and Saturday) without being able to be prepared for burial. We have seen that Jesus twice stated the sign of Jonah would be given to the Jews: Matthew 12:39 and Matthew 16:4. That sign involved Jonah being in the belly of the great fish for three days and three nights. It was now sunrise Sunday. The women could prepare Jesus' body for burial once it was light (sunrise) on Sunday.