Matthew 28:1-6 ▼

1 Now after the Sabbath, near dawn of the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to look at the tomb.

2 And a great earthquake had occurred, for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven and came and rolled away the stone [from the opening of the tomb], and sat on it.

3 The angel’s appearance was like lightning, and his clothes were as white as snow.

4 The guards shook, paralyzed with fear [at the sight] of him and became like dead men [pale and immobile].

5 But the angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid; for I know that you are looking for Jesus who has been crucified.

6 He is not here, for He has risen, just as He said [He would]. Come! See the place where He was lying.