Matthew 28:2 Explained in Context

Verse 1. 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.

Verse 2. 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.

Verse 3. ³ His countenance was like lightning, and his raiment white as snow:

Verse 4. ⁴ And for fear of him the keepers did shake, and became as dead men.

Verse 5. ⁵ And the angel answered and said unto the women, Fear not ye: for I know that ye seek Jesus, which was crucified.

Verse 6. ⁶ He is not here: for he is risen, as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay.

Verse 7. 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.

Verse 8. ⁸ And they departed quickly from the sepulchre with fear and great joy; and did run to bring his disciples word.

Verse 9. 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.

Verse 10. ¹⁰ Then said Jesus unto them, Be not afraid: go tell my brethren that they go into Galilee, and there shall they see me.