Matthew 28:9-20

9And as they went, Jesus met them and greeted them. And they ran to him, grasped his feet, and worshiped him.

10Then Jesus said to them, “Don’t be afraid! Go tell my brothers to leave for Galilee, and they will see me there.”

11As the women were on their way, some of the guards went into the city and told the leading priests what had happened.

12A meeting with the elders was called, and they decided to give the soldiers a large bribe.

13They told the soldiers, “You must say, ‘Jesus’ disciples came during the night while we were sleeping, and they stole his body.’

14If the governor hears about it, we’ll stand up for you so you won’t get in trouble.”

15So the guards accepted the bribe and said what they were told to say. Their story spread widely among the Jews, and they still tell it today.

16Then the eleven disciples left for Galilee, going to the mountain where Jesus had told them to go.

17When they saw him, they worshiped him—but some of them doubted!

18Jesus came and told his disciples, “I have been given all authority in heaven and on earth.

19Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit.

20Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you. And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”