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Matthew 20-28 (Translated) (view source)
Revision as of 17:38, October 13, 2009
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|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.
|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.
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|After the Sabbaths, as the dawn began on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary came to see the tomb.
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|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.
|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.
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|And a great earthquake struck, because a Messenger from the Lord came down from heaven, came to the tomb, rolled back the stone from its entrance, and sat on it.
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|The particular Messenger, or [[angel]], is not identified here.
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|His countenance was like lightning, and his raiment white as snow:
|His countenance was like lightning, and his raiment white as snow:
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|His appearance was like lightning, and his clothes were as white as snow.
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|And for fear of him the keepers did shake, and became as dead men.
|And for fear of him the keepers did shake, and became as dead men.
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|And the guards shook out of fear of him, and passed out, like so many corpses.
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|And the angel answered and said unto the women, Fear not ye: for I know that ye seek Jesus, which was crucified.
|And the angel answered and said unto the women, Fear not ye: for I know that ye seek Jesus, which was crucified.
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|And the Messenger said in answer to the women, "Don't be afraid. I know you're looking for Jesus, Who was crucified.
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|He is not here: for he is risen, as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay.
|He is not here: for he is risen, as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay.
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|"He isn't here. He has been raised up, as He said He would be. Come and see the place where He was lying.
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|Some manuscripts, including the Byzantine, have "where the Lord was lying."
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|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.
|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.
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|"And go quickly, and tell His students that He has been raised up from the dead. Look, He's going ahead of you into Galilee; you'll see Him there. I have told you."
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|And they departed quickly from the sepulchre with fear and great joy; and did run to bring his disciples word.
|And they departed quickly from the sepulchre with fear and great joy; and did run to bring his disciples word.
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|And they went away quickly from the tomb, in fear and in great joy, and ran to bring word to His students.
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|Some manuscripts have "And they went ''out'' quickly."
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|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.
|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.
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|And as they were going to tell His students, behold, Jesus met them, saying, "Hello, everyone." And they came and held Him by His feet, and kissed His feet.
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|Then said Jesus unto them, Be not afraid: go tell my brethren that they go into Galilee, and there shall they see me.
|Then said Jesus unto them, Be not afraid: go tell my brethren that they go into Galilee, and there shall they see me.
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|Then Jesus told them, "Don't be afraid. Go and tell My brothers that they must go into Galilee. There they will see Me."
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|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.
|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.
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|Now when they were going, some of the guards came into the city, and told the leading priests everything that had happened.
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|And when they were assembled with the elders, and had taken counsel, they gave large money unto the soldiers,
|And when they were assembled with the elders, and had taken counsel, they gave large money unto the soldiers,
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|When the leading priests met with the elders and conferred with them, they gave a lot of silver pieces to the soldiers,
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|How many silver pieces is never reported, but it must have been a very large bribe. (See below)
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|Saying, Say ye, His disciples came by night, and stole him away while we slept.
|Saying, Say ye, His disciples came by night, and stole him away while we slept.
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|and said, "Say, 'His students came in the night and stole Him away while we were asleep.'
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|And if this come to the governor's ears, we will persuade him, and secure you.
|And if this come to the governor's ears, we will persuade him, and secure you.
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|"And if the governor hears about this, we will persuade him and keep you out of trouble."
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|That probably took a great deal of persuasion, indeed. The penalty in the Roman army for sleeping on watch was [[capital punishment|death]].
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|So they took the money, and did as they were taught: and this saying is commonly reported among the Jews until this day.
|So they took the money, and did as they were taught: and this saying is commonly reported among the Jews until this day.
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|So they took the bribe, and did as they had been instructed. This tale is commonly told among the Jews to this day.
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|By "this day" is meant not only the time of the writing of the Gospel of Matthew, but the time of this work, in 2009 AD.
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|Then the eleven disciples went away into Galilee, into a mountain where Jesus had appointed them.
|Then the eleven disciples went away into Galilee, into a mountain where Jesus had appointed them.
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|Then the eleven students went away into Galilee, into a mountain where Jesus had told them to go.
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|And when they saw him, they worshipped him: but some doubted.
|And when they saw him, they worshipped him: but some doubted.
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|And when they saw Him, they fell at His feet, but some had doubts.
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|And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.
|And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.
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|And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, "All the power in heaven and earth is given to Me.
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|Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:
|Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:
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|"So go and make students from all ethnic groups, baptizing them in the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Divine Guide,
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|Teaching 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.
|Teaching 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.
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|"teaching them to keep absolutely everything that I commanded you. And remember that I am with you always, even to the end of the world."
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|The Byzantine manuscripts add "Amen," i.e., "So be it."
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