Matthew 28

King James Version · 20 verses · 684 cross-references linking it to 315 other chapters

1. 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.19 cross-references: Mark 16:1–8, John 20:1–10, Matthew 27:56, Luke 23:56 – Luke 24:10, Matthew 27:61
2. 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.33 cross-references: Luke 24:2–5, John 20:12–13, Acts 16:26, Mark 16:3–5, Matthew 27:51–53
3. 3His countenance was like lightning, and his raiment white as snow:24 cross-references: Mark 9:3, Acts 1:10, Mark 16:5, John 20:12, Revelation 18:1
4. 4And for fear of him the keepers did shake, and became as dead men.12 cross-references: Revelation 1:17, Daniel 10:7, Matthew 28:11, Acts 16:29, Matthew 27:65–66
5. 5And the angel answered and said unto the women, Fear not ye: for I know that ye seek Jesus, which was crucified.27 cross-references: Isaiah 41:10, Hebrews 1:14, Revelation 1:17–18, Luke 24:5, Daniel 10:19
6. 6He is not here: for he is risen, as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay.20 cross-references: Mark 16:6, Matthew 12:40, Luke 24:6–8, Matthew 16:21, Luke 24:23
7. 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.28 cross-references: Matthew 26:32, Luke 24:22–24, Matthew 28:10, John 16:4, Mark 16:7–8
8. 8And they departed quickly from the sepulchre with fear and great joy; and did run to bring his disciples word.16 cross-references: Psalms 2:11, Mark 16:8, Luke 24:36–41, John 16:20, John 16:22
9. 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.25 cross-references: Matthew 28:17, John 20:14–17, Matthew 14:33, John 20:28, Luke 24:52
10. 10Then said Jesus unto them, Be not afraid: go tell my brethren that they go into Galilee, and there shall they see me.31 cross-references: Romans 8:29, John 20:17, Matthew 28:7, Matthew 28:5, Matthew 14:27
11. 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.8 cross-references: Matthew 27:65–66, Matthew 28:4
12. 12And when they were assembled with the elders, and had taken counsel, they gave large money unto the soldiers,11 cross-references: Matthew 27:62–64, Matthew 27:1–2, Matthew 26:3–4, Acts 4:5–22, John 12:10–11
13. 13Saying, Say ye, His disciples came by night, and stole him away while we slept.3 cross-references: Matthew 26:64
14. 14And if this come to the governor’s ears, we will persuade him, and secure you.4 cross-references: Matthew 27:2, Acts 12:19
15. 15So they took the money, and did as they were taught: and this saying is commonly reported among the Jews until this day.9 cross-references: Matthew 27:8, 1 Timothy 6:10, Matthew 26:15
16. 16Then the eleven disciples went away into Galilee, into a mountain where Jesus had appointed them.16 cross-references: Matthew 26:32, Matthew 28:10, Matthew 28:7, Mark 16:14, Acts 1:13–26
17. 17And when they saw him, they worshipped him: but some doubted.13 cross-references: Psalms 2:12, Psalms 45:11, Matthew 28:9, John 5:23, Matthew 16:28
18. 18And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.122 cross-references: John 3:35, 1 Peter 3:22, Matthew 11:27, Ephesians 1:20–22, Hebrews 2:8
19. 19Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:101 cross-references: Mark 16:15–16, Acts 2:38–39, Acts 1:8, Luke 24:47–48, Acts 19:3–5
20. 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.184 cross-references: Isaiah 41:10, Joshua 1:5, Acts 18:9–10, John 14:18–23, Psalms 46:7

Explained connections

• He is risen Matthew 28:6 and Mark 16:6

  At the empty tomb the angel tells the women Jesus has risen and shows them the place where he lay. Matthew and Mark share the core message.

• The Great Commission Matthew 28:19 and Mark 16:15

  The risen Jesus sends his followers to all nations. Matthew stresses making disciples, baptising and teaching; Mark's longer ending stresses preaching the gospel to every creature.

• All authority given Daniel 7:14 and Matthew 28:18

  The son of man in Daniel receives dominion, glory and a kingdom so all peoples serve him. The risen Jesus announces 'all authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me' and sends his disciples to all nations.

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People in Matthew 28

Jesus Christ, Mary Magdalene, Mary, God, Holy Spirit

Places in Matthew 28

Galilee

Hard questions about Matthew 28

• Which women went to the tomb on Easter morning, and how many were there?
• Whom did the women see at the tomb: one angel or two, men or angels?
• Did the women reach the tomb while it was still dark, or at sunrise?
• Were the disciples told to go to Galilee or to stay in Jerusalem?
• Did Jesus first appear to the eleven in Jerusalem or in Galilee?
• Had the stone already been rolled away when the women arrived?
• Did Jesus have all power, when there was a place where he could do no mighty work?
• How many apostles saw the risen Jesus: ten, eleven, or the twelve?
• Did Mary Magdalene know the risen Jesus at once, or take him for the gardener?
• Did Christ command baptism, when Paul says Christ did not send him to baptise?
• Did the women tell the disciples what they had seen, or say nothing to anyone?
• Were the disciples sent only to Israel, or to the Gentiles and Samaritans too?
• Why did the women go to the tomb: to anoint the body, or to see the tomb?
• Were the angels at the tomb sitting or standing?
• Was the angel outside the tomb or inside it when the women arrived?
• Were the women told at the tomb that Jesus had risen, when Mary Magdalene reported only that the body had been taken?
• Was Mary Magdalene full of joy or in tears when she met the risen Jesus?
• Did the risen Jesus send his disciples word to meet him in Galilee, or word that he was ascending to the Father?
• Should baptism be in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit, or in the name of Jesus?
• To whom did the risen Jesus appear first?
• Could the risen Jesus be touched before he ascended?