Chapter 28 of the Gospel of Matthew, in the King James Version (KJV), concludes the account of Jesus’ resurrection and his final instructions to his disciples. In this chapter, after the Sabbath, Mary Magdalene and another Mary come to visit Jesus’ tomb. Suddenly, an earthquake occurs, and an angel of the Lord descends from heaven, rolling away the stone covering the tomb. The guards are terrified, but the angel reassures the women that Jesus has risen from the dead. He instructs them to go and tell the disciples about this miraculous event.
As the women leave the tomb, they encounter Jesus himself, who greets them and reiterates the angel’s command to inform his disciples. The disciples soon gather in Galilee, where Jesus appears to them. He commissions them to go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. He promises to be with them always, even to the end of the age.
This chapter concludes with a powerful reminder of Jesus’ authority and the significance of his resurrection. It serves as a call to action for the disciples, urging them to spread the good news of Jesus’ victory over death and to carry out his teachings.