Matthew 28 - Compare Translations
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Matthew 28:1
KJVIn 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.
WEBNow after the Sabbath, as it began to dawn on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary came to see the tomb.
YLTAnd on the eve of the sabbaths, at the dawn, toward the first of the sabbaths, came Mary the Magdalene, and the other Mary, to see the sepulchre,
Matthew 28:2
KJVAnd, 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.
WEBBehold, there was a great earthquake, for an angel of the Lord descended from the sky, and came and rolled away the stone from the door, and sat on it.
YLTand lo, there came a great earthquake, for a messenger of the Lord, having come down out of heaven, having come, did roll away the stone from the door, and was sitting upon it,
Matthew 28:3
KJVHis countenance was like lightning, and his raiment white as snow:
WEBHis appearance was like lightning, and his clothing white as snow.
YLTand his countenance was as lightning, and his clothing white as snow,
Matthew 28:4
KJVAnd for fear of him the keepers did shake, and became as dead men.
WEBFor fear of him, the guards shook, and became like dead men.
YLTand from the fear of him did the keepers shake, and they became as dead men.
Matthew 28:5
KJVAnd the angel answered and said unto the women, Fear not ye: for I know that ye seek Jesus, which was crucified.
WEBThe angel answered the women, “Don’t be afraid, for I know that you seek Jesus, who has been crucified.
YLTAnd the messenger answering said to the women, `Fear not ye, for I have known that Jesus, who hath been crucified, ye seek;
Matthew 28:6
KJVHe is not here: for he is risen, as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay.
WEBHe is not here, for he has risen, just like he said. Come, see the place where the Lord was lying.
YLThe is not here, for he rose, as he said; come, see the place where the Lord was lying;
Matthew 28:7
KJVAnd 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.
WEBGo quickly and tell his disciples, ‘He has risen from the dead, and behold, he goes before you into Galilee; there you will see him.’ Behold, I have told you.”
YLTand having gone quickly, say ye to his disciples, that he rose from the dead; and lo, he doth go before you to Galilee, there ye shall see him; lo, I have told you.'
Matthew 28:8
KJVAnd they departed quickly from the sepulchre with fear and great joy; and did run to bring his disciples word.
WEBThey departed quickly from the tomb with fear and great joy, and ran to bring his disciples word.
YLTAnd having gone forth quickly from the tomb, with fear and great joy, they ran to tell to his disciples;
Matthew 28:9
KJVAnd 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.
WEBAs they went to tell his disciples, behold, Jesus met them, saying, “Rejoice!”
YLTand as they were going to tell to his disciples, then lo, Jesus met them, saying, `Hail!' and they having come near, laid hold of his feet, and did bow to him.
Matthew 28:10
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Matthew 28:11
KJVNow 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.
WEBNow while they were going, behold, some of the guards came into the city, and told the chief priests all the things that had happened.
YLTAnd while they are going on, lo, certain of the watch having come to the city, told to the chief priests all the things that happened,
Matthew 28:12
KJVAnd when they were assembled with the elders, and had taken counsel, they gave large money unto the soldiers,
WEBWhen they were assembled with the elders, and had taken counsel, they gave a large amount of silver to the soldiers,
YLTand having been gathered together with the elders, counsel also having taken, they gave much money to the soldiers,
Matthew 28:13
KJVSaying, Say ye, His disciples came by night, and stole him away while we slept.
WEBsaying, “Say that his disciples came by night, and stole him away while we slept.
YLTsaying, `Say ye, that his disciples having come by night, stole him -- we being asleep;
Matthew 28:14
KJVAnd if this come to the governor's ears, we will persuade him, and secure you.
WEBIf this comes to the governor’s ears, we will persuade him and make you free of worry.”
YLTand if this be heard by the governor, we will persuade him, and you keep free from anxiety.'
Matthew 28:15
KJVSo they took the money, and did as they were taught: and this saying is commonly reported among the Jews until this day.
WEBSo they took the money and did as they were told. This saying was spread abroad among the Jews, and continues until today.
YLTAnd they, having received the money, did as they were taught, and this account was spread abroad among Jews till this day.
Matthew 28:16
KJVThen the eleven disciples went away into Galilee, into a mountain where Jesus had appointed them.
WEBBut the eleven disciples went into Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had sent them.
YLTAnd the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mount where Jesus appointed them,
Matthew 28:17
KJVAnd when they saw him, they worshipped him: but some doubted.
WEBWhen they saw him, they bowed down to him, but some doubted.
YLTand having seen him, they bowed to him, but some did waver.
Matthew 28:18
KJVAnd Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.
WEBJesus came to them and spoke to them, saying, “All authority has been given to me in heaven and on earth.
YLTAnd having come near, Jesus spake to them, saying, `Given to me was all authority in heaven and on earth;
Matthew 28:19
KJVGo ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:
WEBGoand make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,
YLThaving gone, then, disciple all the nations, (baptizing them -- to the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit,
Matthew 28:20
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