Scripture Post #235: *HE IS RISEN*

Matthew 28:

5 And the angel answered and said unto the women, Fear not ye: for I know that ye seek Jesus, which was crucified.

6 He is not here: for he is risen, as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay.

Context: Matt. 28:1: "In the end of the sabbath, as it began to dawn toward the first day of the week, came Mary Magdalene and the other Mary to see the sepulchre."

V. 2: "And, behold, there was a great earthquake: for the angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled back the stone from the door, and sat upon it."

V. 3: "His countenance was like lightning, and his raiment white as snow:"

V. 4: "And for fear of him the keepers did shake, and became as dead men."

V. 5: "And the angel answered and said unto the women, Fear not ye: for I know that ye seek Jesus, which was crucified."

V. 6: "He is not here: for he is risen, as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay."

V. 7: "And go quickly, and tell his disciples that he is risen from the dead; and, behold, he goeth before you into Galilee; there shall ye see him: lo, I have told you."

V. 8: "And they departed quickly from the sepulchre with fear and great joy; and did run to bring his disciples word."

Originally Published: Sun. 5/5/13