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Matthew 28

Matthew 28:1

The Resurrection · Matthew 28:1–10
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Translations

Modern
After the Sabbath, at dawn on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to see the tomb.
Traditional
In 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.
Literal
Now after the Sabbaths, it being dawn toward the first of the Sabbaths, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary came to see the tomb.
Latin
Vespere autem sabbati, quæ lucescit in prima sabbati, venit Maria Magdalene, et altera Maria, videre sepulchrum.

Original

Greek
English
After the Sabbath, at dawn on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to see the tomb.

Notes

Matthew 28:1

Mary Magdalene (see Matthew 27:56): Mentioning two women as witnesses adds credibility to the story. In those times, people considered the testimony of a woman less reliable than a man. So a someone making up a false story would not have chosen women as witnesses.

Matthew 28:1–10

The four gospels each emphasize different aspects of the empty tomb and resurrection appearances. Matthew focuses on three things:

  1. the reunion of Jesus and his disciples in Galilee,

  2. the Jewish leaders' attempt to discredit the resurrection, and

  3. the importance of the ressurection for the salvation of the world.

Events

Parallels

Mark 16:1–8 Luke 24:1–12 John 20:1–9

People

Mary: Wife of Cleopas (or 'Alphaeus'), present at Jesus' crucifixion Mary Magdalene: Follower of Jesus, first witness of His resurrection Sabbath: The seventh day of the week, set apart for rest and worship

Places

Magadan: A place on the Sea of Galilee; home of Mary Magdalene

Glossary

Angel Apostle, Apostleship Chronology of the Bible (New Testament) Gospel of Matthew Jesus Christ Mary

Topics

Friendship: The Marys, and Joseph of Arimathaea, for Jesus Love: Love for Jesus: Mary Magdalene and Other Disciples Mary: Assists in Preparing the Corpse of Jesus for Burial Night: Continued Until Sunrise Penny: A Denarius