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Matthew 28

Matthew 28:2

The Resurrection · Matthew 28:1–10
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Translations

Modern
Suddenly there was a great earthquake, for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven, rolled away the stone, and sat on it.
Traditional
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.
Literal
And behold, there was a great earthquake; for an angel of the Lord, having descended out of heaven and having come, rolled away the stone and was sitting upon it.
Latin
Et ecce terræmotus factus est magnus. Angelus enim Domini descendit de cælo: et accedens revolvit lapidem, et sedebat super eum:

Original

Greek
English
Suddenly there was a great earthquake, for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven, rolled away the stone, and sat on it.

Notes

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

Glossary

Angel Apostle, Apostleship Earthquake Gospel of Matthew Jesus Christ

Topics

Angel (A Spirit): A Celestial Spirit: Called Angel of the Lord Angel (A Spirit): Appearances of At the Tomb of Jesus Angel (A Spirit): Functions of Present at the Tomb of Jesus Angels: Execute the Purposes of God Colors: Scriptures Employing the Symbol Earthquakes: At out Lord's Resurrection Earthquakes: At the Resurrection of Jesus Friendship: The Marys, and Joseph of Arimathaea, for Jesus Jesus, the Christ: Arises from the Dead (Just Outside Jerusalem) Love: Love for Jesus: Mary Magdalene and Other Disciples