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Matthew 28
Highlighted words differ from the KJV. Most differences are matters of wording, style or the age of the English, not of meaning; a few reflect different manuscripts.
- 1KJVIn 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.
- 2KJVAnd, 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.
- 3KJVHis countenance was like lightning, and his raiment white as snow:WEBHis appearance was like lightning, and his clothing white as snow.
- 4KJVAnd 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.
- 5KJVAnd 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.
- 6KJVHe 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.
- 7KJVAnd 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.”
- 8KJVAnd 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.
- 9KJVAnd 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!” They came and took hold of his feet, and worshiped him.
- 10KJVThen said Jesus unto them, Be not afraid: go tell my brethren that they go into Galilee, and there shall they see me.WEBThen Jesus said to them, “Don’t be afraid. Go tell my brothers that they should go into Galilee, and there they will see me.”
- 11KJVNow 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.
- 12KJVAnd 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,
- 13KJVSaying, 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.
- 14KJVAnd 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.”
- 15KJVSo 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.
- 16KJVThen 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.
- 17KJVAnd when they saw him, they worshipped him: but some doubted.WEBWhen they saw him, they bowed down to him; but some doubted.
- 18KJVAnd 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.
- 19KJVGo ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:WEBGo and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,
- 20KJVTeaching 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.WEBteaching them to observe all things that I commanded you. Behold, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Amen.
- King James Version (1769 text), public domain outside the United Kingdom, where Crown letters patent apply.
- World English Bible (WEB), public domain. “World English Bible” is a trademark of eBible.org.