Matthew 28:1-8

1After the Sabbath, as the first day of the week was dawning, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to view the tomb.

2There was a violent earthquake, because an angel of the Lord descended from heaven and approached the tomb. He rolled back the stone and was sitting on it.

3His appearance was like lightning, and his clothing was as white as snow.

4The guards were so shaken by fear of him that they became like dead men.

5The angel told the women, “Don’t be afraid, because I know you are looking for Jesus who was crucified.

6He is not here. For he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay.

7Then go quickly and tell his disciples, ‘He has risen from the dead and indeed he is going ahead of you to Galilee; you will see him there.’ Listen, I have told you.”

8So, departing quickly from the tomb with fear and great joy, they ran to tell his disciples the news.