Matthew 28:1-5

Context

The Resurrection

28:1 Now after the Sabbath, at dawn on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to look at the tomb. 28:2 Suddenly there was a severe earthquake, for an angel of the Lord¹ descending from heaven came and rolled away the stone and sat on it. 28:3 His² appearance was like lightning, and his clothes were white as snow. 28:4 The³ guards were shaken and became like dead men because they were so afraid of him. 28:5 But the angel said⁴ to the women, “Do not be afraid; I know⁵ that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified.⁶

[28:2] ¹tn Or “the angel of the Lord.” See the note on the word “Lord” in 1:20.

[28:3] ²tn Here δέ (de) has not been translated.

[28:4] ³tn Here δέ (de) has not been translated.

[28:5] ⁴tn Grk “But answering, the angel said.” This is somewhat redundant in English and has been simplified in the translation.

[28:5] ⁵tn Grk “for I know.”

[28:5] ⁶sn See the note on crucified in 20:19.