Matthew 28 | New International Version

New International Version

Jesus has risen

1 After the Sabbath, at dawn on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to look at the tomb. 2 There was a violent earthquake, for an angel of the Lord came down from heaven and, going to the tomb, rolled back the stone and sat on it. 3 His appearance was like lightning, and his clothes were white as snow. 4 The guards were so afraid of him that they shook and became like dead men. 5 The angel said to the women, ‘Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. 6 He is not here; he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay. 7 Then go quickly and tell his disciples: “He has risen from the dead and is going ahead of you into Galilee. There you will see him.” Now I have told you.’ 8 So the women hurried away from the tomb, afraid yet filled with joy, and ran to tell his disciples. 9 Suddenly Jesus met them. ‘Greetings,’ he said. They came to him, clasped his feet and worshipped him. 10 Then Jesus said to them, ‘Do not be afraid. Go and tell my brothers to go to Galilee; there they will see me.’

The guards’ report

11 While the women were on their way, some of the guards went into the city and reported to the chief priests everything that had happened. 12 When the chief priests had met with the elders and devised a plan, they gave the soldiers a large sum of money, 13 telling them, ‘You are to say, “His disciples came during the night and stole him away while we were asleep.” 14 If this report gets to the governor, we will satisfy him and keep you out of trouble.’ 15 So the soldiers took the money and did as they were instructed. And this story has been widely circulated among the Jews to this very day.

The great commission

16 Then the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had told them to go. 17 When they saw him, they worshipped him; but some doubted. 18 Then Jesus came to them and said, ‘All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptising them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.’

King James Version

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. 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. 3 His countenance was like lightning, and his raiment white as snow: 4 And for fear of him the keepers did shake, and became as 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. 6 He is not here: for he is risen, as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord 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. 8 And they departed quickly from the sepulchre with fear and great joy; and did run to bring his disciples word. 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. 10 Then said Jesus unto them, Be not afraid: go tell my brethren that they go into Galilee, and there shall they 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. 12 And when they were assembled with the elders, and had taken counsel, they gave large money unto the soldiers, 13 Saying, Say ye, His disciples came by night, and stole him away while we slept. 14 And if this come to the governor's ears, we will persuade him, and secure you. 15 So they took the money, and did as they were taught: and this saying is commonly reported among the Jews until this day. 16 Then the eleven disciples went away into Galilee, into a mountain where Jesus had appointed them. 17 And when they saw him, they worshipped him: but some doubted. 18 And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. 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: 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.

Hoffnung für alle

from Biblica

Jesus lebt

1 Als der Sabbat vorüber war, gingen Maria aus Magdala und die andere Maria frühmorgens hinaus an das Grab. Es war Sonntag, der erste Tag der neuen Woche, und der Morgen begann gerade erst zu dämmern. (Mr 16:1; Lu 24:1; Joh 20:1) 2 Plötzlich fing die Erde an zu beben. Ein Engel des Herrn war vom Himmel herabgekommen, hatte den Stein vor dem Grab beiseitegewälzt und sich daraufgesetzt. 3 Er leuchtete hell wie ein Blitz, und sein Gewand war weiß wie Schnee. 4 Die Wachposten stürzten vor Schreck zu Boden und blieben wie tot liegen. 5 Der Engel wandte sich an die Frauen: »Fürchtet euch nicht! Ich weiß, dass ihr Jesus, den Gekreuzigten, sucht. 6 Er ist nicht mehr hier. Er ist auferstanden, wie er es vorhergesagt hat! Kommt her und seht euch die Stelle an, wo er gelegen hat. 7 Dann beeilt euch, geht zu seinen Jüngern und sagt ihnen, dass Jesus von den Toten auferstanden ist. Er wird euch nach Galiläa vorausgehen, und dort werdet ihr ihn sehen. Diese Botschaft soll ich euch ausrichten.« 8 Erschrocken liefen die Frauen vom Grab weg. Gleichzeitig erfüllte sie unbeschreibliche Freude. Sie wollten sofort den Jüngern alles berichten, was sie erlebt hatten. 9 Sie waren noch nicht weit gekommen, als Jesus plötzlich vor ihnen stand. »Seid gegrüßt!«, sagte er. Da fielen sie vor ihm nieder und umklammerten seine Füße. 10 Jesus beruhigte sie: »Fürchtet euch nicht! Geht, sagt meinen Brüdern, sie sollen nach Galiläa kommen! Dort werden sie mich sehen.«

Die Lüge der Wachsoldaten

11 Noch während die Frauen auf dem Weg waren, liefen einige der Wachsoldaten zu den obersten Priestern in die Stadt und berichteten alles, was geschehen war. 12 Diese berieten mit den führenden Männern des Volkes, was sie nun tun sollten. Schließlich gaben sie den Soldaten viel Geld 13 und sagten zu ihnen: »Erzählt einfach: ›In der Nacht, als wir schliefen, sind seine Jünger gekommen und haben den Toten gestohlen.‹« 14 Auch versprachen sie ihnen: »Wenn der Statthalter davon erfährt, werden wir mit ihm reden und dafür sorgen, dass euch nichts passiert.« 15 Die Soldaten nahmen das Geld und hielten sich an die Anweisung. So hat sich diese Geschichte bei den Juden herumgesprochen und wird noch heute erzählt.

Der Auftrag an die Jünger

16 Die elf Jünger gingen nach Galiläa zu dem Berg, den Jesus ihnen genannt hatte. (Mr 16:14; Lu 24:36; Joh 20:19) 17 Als sie ihn dort sahen, fielen sie vor ihm nieder. Einige aber hatten Zweifel. 18 Da ging Jesus auf seine Jünger zu und sprach: »Ich habe von Gott alle Macht im Himmel und auf der Erde erhalten. 19 Deshalb geht hinaus in die ganze Welt und ruft alle Menschen dazu auf, meine Jünger zu werden^[1]! Tauft sie auf den Namen des Vaters, des Sohnes und des Heiligen Geistes! 20 Lehrt sie, alles zu befolgen, was ich euch aufgetragen habe. Ihr dürft sicher sein: Ich bin immer bei euch, bis das Ende dieser Welt gekommen ist!«