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The Book of Matthew, Chapter 28, Verse 3

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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.
King James Version
His countenance was like lightning, and his raiment white as snow:
American Standard Version
His appearance was as lightning, and his raiment white as snow:
New English Translation
He is not here, for he has been raised, just as he said. Come and see the place where he was lying.
World English Bible
His appearance was like lightning, and his clothing white as snow.
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And for fear of him the keepers did shake, and became as dead [men].
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And the angel answered and said unto the women, Fear not ye: for I know that ye seek Jesus, which was crucified.
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He is not here: for he is risen, as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay.
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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.
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And they departed quickly from the sepulchre with fear and great joy; and did run to bring his disciples word.
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And as they went to tell his disciples, behold, Jesus met them, saying, ‹All hail.› And they came and held him by the feet, and worshipped him.
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Then said Jesus unto them, ‹Be not afraid: go tell my brethren that they go into Galilee, and there shall they see me.›
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Now when they were going, behold, some of the watch came into the city, and shewed unto the chief priests all the things that were done.
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And when they were assembled with the elders, and had taken counsel, they gave large money unto the soldiers,
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Saying, Say ye, His disciples came by night, and stole him [away] while we slept.