1Dopo il sabato, verso l’alba del primo giorno della settimana, Maria Maddalena e l’altra Maria andarono a vedere il sepolcro.2Ed ecco, si fece un gran terremoto, perché un angelo del Signore, sceso dal cielo, si accostò, rotolò la pietra e vi sedette sopra.3Il suo aspetto era come di folgore e la sua veste bianca come neve.4E, per lo spavento che ne ebbero, le guardie tremarono e rimasero come morte.5Ma l’angelo si rivolse alle donne e disse: «Voi, non temete; perché io so che cercate Gesù, che è stato crocifisso.6Egli non è qui, perché è risuscitato come aveva detto; venite a vedere il luogo dove giaceva.7E andate presto a dire ai suoi discepoli: “Egli è risuscitato dai morti, ed ecco, vi precede in Galilea; là lo vedrete”. Ecco, ve l’ho detto».8E quelle se ne andarono in fretta dal sepolcro con spavento e grande gioia e corsero ad annunciarlo ai suoi discepoli.9Quand’ecco, Gesù si fece loro incontro, dicendo: «Vi saluto!» Ed esse, avvicinatesi, gli strinsero i piedi e l’adorarono.10Allora Gesù disse loro: «Non temete; andate ad annunciare ai miei fratelli che vadano in Galilea; là mi vedranno».11Mentre quelle andavano, alcuni della guardia vennero in città e riferirono ai capi dei sacerdoti tutte le cose che erano avvenute.12Ed essi, radunatisi con gli anziani e tenuto consiglio, diedero una forte somma di denaro ai soldati, dicendo:13«Dite così: “I suoi discepoli sono venuti di notte e lo hanno rubato mentre dormivamo”.14E se mai questo viene alle orecchie del governatore, noi lo persuaderemo e vi solleveremo da ogni preoccupazione».15Ed essi, preso il denaro, fecero secondo le istruzioni ricevute e quella diceria è stata divulgata tra i Giudei fino ad oggi.
La missione affidata ai discepoli
16Quanto agli undici discepoli, essi andarono in Galilea sul monte che Gesù aveva loro designato.17E, vedutolo, l’adorarono; alcuni però dubitarono.18E Gesù, avvicinatosi, parlò loro, dicendo: «Ogni potere mi è stato dato in cielo e sulla terra.19Andate dunque e fate miei discepoli tutti i popoli battezzandoli nel nome del Padre, del Figlio e dello Spirito Santo,20insegnando loro a osservare tutte quante le cose che vi ho comandate. Ed ecco, io sono con voi tutti i giorni, sino alla fine dell’età presente».
1Now after the Sabbath, toward the dawn of the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to see the tomb. (Mat 27,56; Mat 27,61; Mar 16,1; Lu 24,1; Giov 20,1)2And behold, there was a great earthquake, for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven and came and rolled back the stone and sat on it. (Giov 20,12)3His appearance was like lightning, and his clothing white as snow. (Da 7,9; Da 10,6; Mar 9,3; Giov 20,12; At 1,10)4And for fear of him the guards trembled and became like dead men. (Ap 1,17)5But the angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you seek Jesus who was crucified.6He is not here, for he has risen, as he said. Come, see the place where he[1] lay. (Mat 27,63)7Then go quickly and tell his disciples that he has risen from the dead, and behold, he is going before you to Galilee; there you will see him. See, I have told you.” (Mat 26,32; Mat 28,10; Mat 28,16)8So they departed quickly from the tomb with fear and great joy, and ran to tell his disciples. (Sal 2,11)9And behold, Jesus met them and said, “Greetings!” And they came up and took hold of his feet and worshiped him. (2Re 4,27; Mat 28,17; Mar 16,9; Lu 24,52; Giov 20,14)10Then Jesus said to them, “Do not be afraid; go and tell my brothers to go to Galilee, and there they will see me.” (Sal 22,22; Giov 20,17; Giov 20,18; Ro 8,29; Eb 2,11; Eb 2,17)
The Report of the Guard
11While they were going, behold, some of the guard went into the city and told the chief priests all that had taken place. (Mat 27,65)12And when they had assembled with the elders and taken counsel, they gave a sufficient sum of money to the soldiers13and said, “Tell people, ‘His disciples came by night and stole him away while we were asleep.’ (Mat 27,64)14And if this comes to the governor’s ears, we will satisfy him and keep you out of trouble.” (Mat 27,2; At 12,20)15So they took the money and did as they were directed. And this story has been spread among the Jews to this day. (Mat 27,8)
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.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.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.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.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.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.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.