The Women at the Sepulchre (The Angel at the Tomb of Christ) by Benjamin West

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Matthew 28:1-10

Matthew 28 1

Now after the Sabbath, as it began to dawn on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary came to see the tomb.

Matthew 28 2

Behold, there was a great earthquake, for an angel of the Lord descended from the sky, and came and rolled away the stone from the door, and sat on it.

Matthew 28 3

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

Matthew 28 4

For fear of him, the guards shook, and became like dead men.

Matthew 28 5

The angel answered the women, “Don’t be afraid, for I know that you seek Jesus, who has been crucified.

Matthew 28 6

He is not here, for he has risen, just like he said. Come, see the place where the Lord was lying.

Matthew 28 7

Go quickly and tell his disciples, ‘He has risen from the dead, and behold, he goes before you into Galilee; there you will see him.’ Behold, I have told you.”

Matthew 28 8

They departed quickly from the tomb with fear and great joy, and ran to bring his disciples word.

Matthew 28 9

As they went to tell his disciples, behold, Jesus met them, saying, “Rejoice!” They came and took hold of his feet, and worshiped him.

Matthew 28 10

Then Jesus said to them, “Don’t be afraid. Go tell my brothers that they should go into Galilee, and there they will see me.”