Matthew’s account of the resurrection

[Daily Bible Readings - English (en)]

Lesson: The Power of the Rolled-Away Stone
Reading: Matthew’s account of the resurrection  2013-03-25
Reference: Matt. 28:1-15 
Matthew 28:1: 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.
Matthew 28:2: 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.
Matthew 28:3: His countenance was like lightning, and his raiment white as snow:
Matthew 28:4: And for fear of him the keepers did shake, and became as dead men. 
Matthew 28:5: And the angel answered and said unto the women, Fear not ye: for I know that ye seek Jesus, which was crucified.
Matthew 28:6: He is not here: for he is risen, as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay.
Matthew 28:7: 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.
Matthew 28:8: And they departed quickly from the sepulchre with fear and great joy; and did run to bring his disciples word.
Matthew 28:9: 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.
Matthew 28:10: Then said Jesus unto them, Be not afraid: go tell my brethren that they go into Galilee, and there shall they see me.
Matthew 28:11: Now 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.
Matthew 28:12: And when they were assembled with the elders, and had taken counsel, they gave large money unto the soldiers,
Matthew 28:13: Saying, Say ye, His disciples came by night, and stole him away while we slept.
Matthew 28:14: And if this come to the governor's ears, we will persuade him, and secure you.
Matthew 28:15: So they took the money, and did as they were taught: and this saying is commonly reported among the Jews until this day.
(KJV)