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28:1–10 In fulfillment of His predictions, Jesus conquers the grave and rises to new life (compare Isa 53:10 and note; 53:12 and note).

28:1 after the Sabbath Jews calculated the Sabbath from sundown on Friday night to sundown on Saturday night. During that time, no one could do any work.

Sabbath AYBD

The Sabbath

first day of the week Refers to Sunday. See note on Luke 24:1.

Mary Magdalene and the other Mary See Matt 27:61.

28:4 became like dead men Describes a typical response to a divine encounter (compare Rev 1:17).

28:6 he has been raised The Greek verb used here is passive, indicating an act of God.

Resurrection DJG

Resurrection in Early Judaism and Christianity AYBD

just as he said See Matt 16:21; 17:9, 23; 20:19; 26:32.

28:7 he is going ahead of you into Galilee See 26:32.

28:9 Jesus met them, saying, “Greetings!” The women are the first to encounter the risen Christ. The Greek word Jesus speaks here is an expression of well-being or gladness.

Resurrection Appearances of Jesus Table

Chairō Word Study

took hold of his feet This is no apparition or hallucination; Jesus is physically alive.

28:10 my brothers Despite the disciples’ earlier abandonment of Him (26:56, 69–75), Jesus addresses them with a term of utmost endearment.

Galilee, and there they will see me See 26:32; 28:7.

28:11–15 The chief priests, who were involved in Jewish religious government, bribe the Roman soldiers to spread a false report about Jesus’ disciples stealing His body.

28:14 keep you out of trouble The soldiers would have faced punishment—perhaps death—because they failed in their duty to secure the tomb.

28:16–20 Jesus commissions His disciples to spread the good news and make disciples throughout the whole earth.

28:16 the mountain which Jesus had designated for them Perhaps the mountain where Jesus was transfigured (see note on 17:1).

Tabor, Mount AYBD

28:17 some doubted The Greek verb used here implies hesitation or indecision, rather than unbelief. The disciples are struggling to comprehend what they are witnessing.

28:18 All authority in heaven and on earth The resurrection is the ultimate validation of Jesus’ divine authority (compare 12:38–40; Eph 1:20–23). He extends this authority to His disciples to continue the work of the kingdom of heaven.

Matthew emphasizes this theme throughout his Gospel (e.g., Matt 7:29; 9:6; 21:23). Jesus has repeatedly demonstrated His authority over all things—the human body, demons, natural elements (such as wind and water), the Sabbath, sin, and even death. Compare 11:27; 26:64; Dan 7:13–14, 18, 22, 27; Phil 2:6–11; Col 1:15–20; 1 Pet 3:18–22; Rev 5:1–14.

Great Commission, The AYBD

28:19 make disciples The disciples’ task was to reproduce themselves by going, baptizing, and teaching.

Mission in the Biblical Narrative

baptizing A public signal of identification with Jesus and His kingdom (compare Matt 3:11–17).

Baptism AYBD

Baptism

28:20 until the end of the age Marked by Jesus’ second coming.

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