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Matthew 28

Douay-Rheims American Edition (DRA) - 1899

20 verses - Formal equivalence (from Latin) - Public Domain

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Matthew 28:1

And in the end of the sabbath, when it began to dawn towards the first day of the week, came Mary Magdalen and the other Mary, to see the sepulchre.

Matthew 28:2

And behold there was a great earthquake. For an angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and coming, rolled back the stone, and sat upon it.

Matthew 28:3

And his countenance was as lightning, and his raiment as snow.

Matthew 28:4

And for fear of him, the guards were struck with terror, and became as dead men.

Matthew 28:5

And the angel answering, said to the women: Fear not you; for I know that you seek Jesus who was crucified.

Matthew 28:6

He is not here, for he is risen, as he said. Come, and see the place where the Lord was laid.

Matthew 28:7

And going quickly, tell ye his disciples that he is risen: and behold he will go before you into Galilee; there you shall see him. Lo, I have foretold it to you.

Matthew 28:8

And they went out quickly from the sepulchre with fear and great joy, running to tell his disciples.

Matthew 28:9

And behold Jesus met them, saying: All hail. But they came up and took hold of his feet, and adored him.

Matthew 28:1

Then Jesus said to them: Fear not. Go, tell my brethren that they go into Galilee, there they shall see me.

Matthew 28:11

Who when they were departed, behold some of the guards came into the city, and told the chief priests all things that had been done.

Matthew 28:12

And they being assembled together with the ancients, taking counsel, gave a great sum of money to the soldiers,

Matthew 28:13

Saying: Say you, His disciples came by night, and stole him away when we were asleep.

Matthew 28:14

And if the governor shall hear this, we will persuade him, and secure you.

Matthew 28:15

So they taking the money, did as they were taught: and this word was spread abroad among the Jews even unto this day.

Matthew 28:16

And the eleven disciples went into Galilee, unto the mountain where Jesus had appointed them.

Matthew 28:17

And seeing him they adored: but some doubted.

Matthew 28:18

And Jesus coming, spoke to them, saying: All power is given to me in heaven and in earth.

Matthew 28:19

Going therefore, teach ye all nations; baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost.

Matthew 28:2

Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and behold I am with you all days, even to the consummation of the world.

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