it with vinegar, and put it on a reed, and gave him to drink. 49 The rest said, Let be, let us see whether Elias will come to save him. 50 Jesus, when he had cried again with a loud voice, yielded up the ghost. 51 And, behold, the vail of the temple was rent in twain from the top to the bottom; and the earth did quake, and the rocks rent; 52 And the graves were opened; and many bodies of the saints which slept arose, 53 And came out of the graves after his resurrection, and went into the holy city, and appeared unto many. 54 Now when the centurion, and they that were with him, watching Jesus, saw the earthquake, and those things that were done, they feared greatly, saying, Truly this was the Son of God. 55 And many women were there beholding afar off, which followed Jesus from Galilee, ministering unto him : 56 Among which was Mary Magdalene, aud Mary the mother of James and Joses, and the mother of Zebedee's children. 57 When the even was come, there came a rich man of Arimathea, named Joseph, who also himself was Jesus' disciple: 58 He went to Pilate, and begged the body of Jesus. Then Pilate 1 it with vinegar, and put it on a reed, and gave him to drink. 49 And the rest said, Let be; let us see whether Elijah cometh 50 to save him.' And Jesus cried 2 again with a loud voice, and 51 yielded up his spirit. And behold, the veil of the temple was rent in twain from the top to the bottom; and the earth did quake; and the rocks were 52 rent; and the tombs were opened; and many bodies of the saints that had fallen asleep 53 were raised; and coming forth out of the tombs after his resurrection they entered into the holy city and appeared unto 54 many. Now the centurion, and they that were with him watching Jesus, when they saw the earthquake, and the things that were done, feared exceedingly, saying, Truly this was the Son 55 of God. And many women were there beholding from afar, which had followed Jesus from Galilee, ministering unto him: 56 among whom was Mary Magda Many ancient authorities add And another took a spear and pierced his side, and there came out water and blood. See John xix. 34. 2 Or, sanctuary 3 Or, a son of God commanded the body to be delivered. 59 And when Joseph had taken the body, he wrapped it in a clean linen cloth, 60 And laid it in his own new tomb, which he had hewn out in the rock: and he rolled a great stone to the door of the sepulchre, and departed. 61 And there was Mary Magdalene, and the other Mary, sitting over against the sepulchre. 62 ¶ Now the next day, that fol- 62 lowed the day of the preparation, the chief priests and Pharisees came together unto Pilate, 63 Saying, Sir, we remember that that deceiver said, while he was yet alive, After three days I will rise again. 64 Command therefore that the sepulchre be made sure until the third day, lest his disciples come by night, and steal him away, and say unto the people, He is risen from the dead: so the last error shall be worse than the first. 65 Pilate said unto them, Ye have a watch: go your way, make it as sure as ye can. 66 So they went, and made the sepulchre sure, sealing the stone, and setting a watch. Now on the morrow, which is the day after the Preparation, the chief priests and the Pharisees were gathered together unto 63 Pilate, saying, Sir, we remember that that deceiver said, while he was yet alive, After three days I 64 rise again. Command therefore that the sepulchre be made sure until the third day, lest haply his disciples come and steal him away, and say unto the people, He is risen from the dead: and the last error will be worse than 65 the first. Pilate said unto them, 1 Ye have a guard: go your way, 662 make it as sure as ye can. So they went, and made the sepulchre sure, sealing the stone, the guard being with them. 1 Or, Take a guard Gr. make it sure, as ye know. The high priests give the soldiers money to say that he was stolen out of his sepulchre. 16 Christ appeareth to his disciples, 19 and sendeth them to baptize and teach all nations. N the end of the sabbath, as it began 28 IN 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. Now late on the sabbath day, as it began to dawn toward the first day of the week, came Mary Magdalene and the other Mary 2 to see the sepulchre. And behold, there was a great earthquake; for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled away the stone, 3 and sat upon it. His appearance was as lightning, and his raiment 4 white as snow: and for fear of him the watchers did quake, and 5 became as dead men. And the angel answered and said unto the women, Fear not ye: for I know that ye seek Jesus, which 6 hath been crucified. He is not here; for he is risen, even as he said. Come, see the place 1where 7 the Lord lay. And go quickly, and tell his disciples, He is risen from the dead; and lo, he goeth before you into Galilee; there shall ye see him: lo, I have told 8 you. And they departed quickly from the tomb with fear and great joy, and ran to bring his 9 disciples word. And behold, Jesus met them, saying, All hail. And they came and took hold of his feet, and worshipped him. 10 Then said Jesus unto them, Be 10 Then saith Jesus unto them, Fear 1 Many ancient authorities read where he lay. not afraid: II Now when they were going, 11 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. not go tell my brethren that they depart into Galilee, and there shall they see me. Now while they were going, behold, some of the guard came into the city, and told unto the chief priests all the things that 12 were come to pass. And when they were assembled with the elders, and had taken counsel, they gave large money unto the 13 soldiers, saying, Say ye, His dis ciples came by night, and stole 14 him away while we slept. And if this come to the governor's 1 ears, we will persuade him, and 15 rid you of care. So they took the money, and did as they were taught and this saying was spread abroad among the Jews, and continueth until this day. 16 But the eleven disciples went into Galilee, unto the mountain where Jesus had appointed them. 17 And when they saw him, they worshipped him: but some 18 doubted. And Jesus came to them and spake unto them, saying, All authority hath been given unto me in heaven and on earth. 19 Go ye therefore, and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them into the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy 20 Ghost: teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I commanded you and lo, I am with you alway, even unto 3 the end of the world. 3 1 Or, come to a hearing before the governor 2 Gr. all the days. 'Or, the consummation of the age. 3 The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make his paths straight. 4 John did baptize in the wilderness, and preach the baptism of repentance for the remission of sins. 5 And there went out unto him all the land of Judea, and they of Jerusalem, and were all baptized of him in the river of Jordan, confessing their sins. 6 And John was clothed with camel's hair, and with a girdle of a skin about his loins; and he did eat locusts and wild honey; 7 And preached, saying, There cometh one mightier than I after me, the latchet of whose shoes I am not worthy to stoop down and unloose. 2 3 HE beginning of the gospel of Jesus Jesus Christ, 'the Son of God. Even as it is written 2in Isaiah the prophet, Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, Who shall prepare thy way; Make ye ready the way of the Make his paths straight; 4 John came, who baptized in the wilderness and preached the baptism of repentance unto remission 5 of sins. And there went out unto him all the country of Judæa, and all they of Jerusalem; and they were baptized of him in the river Jordan, confessing their sins. 6 And John was clothed with camels' hair, and had a leathern girdle about his loins, and did eat locusts 7 and wild honey. And he preached, saying, There cometh after me he that is mightier than I, the latchet of whose shoes I am not worthy to stoop down and unloose. 3 Gr. 1 Some ancient authorities omit the Son of God. * Some ancient authorities read in the prophets. sufficient. |