- See Revelation 14:6-8. Explained in chapters 23 and 24 of this book.
- See Revelation 14:9-12. Explained in chapter 28 of this book.
CHAPTER 10 (The Great Controversy)
The Resurrection
of Christ
The disciples rested on the Sabbath, sorrowing
for the death of their Lord, while Jesus, the King of glory, rested in the
sepulchre. The night had worn slowly
away, and while it was yet dark, the angels hovering over the sepulchre knew
that the time of the release of God’s dear Son, their loved commander had
nearly come. And as they were waiting
with the deepest emotion the hour of his triumph, a strong and mighty angel
came flying swiftly from heaven. His
face was like the lightning, and his garments white as snow. His light dispersed the darkness from his
track, and caused the evil angels who had triumphantly claimed the body of
Jesus, to flee in terror from his brightness and glory. One of the angelic host who had witnessed
the scene of Jesus’ humiliation, and was watching his sacred resting place,
joined the angel from heaven, and together they came down to the
sepulchre. The earth shook and trembled
as they approached, and there was a mighty earthquake. The strong and mighty angel laid hold of the
stone and quickly rolled it away from the door of the sepulchre, and sat upon
it.
Terrible fear seized the guard. Where was now their power to keep the body
of Jesus? They did not think of their
duty, or of the disciples stealing him away.
They were amazed and affrighted, as the exceeding bright light of the
angels shone all around brighter than the sun.
The Roman guard saw the angels, and fell as dead men to the
ground. One angel rolled back the stone
in triumph, and with a clear and mighty voice, cried out, Thou Son of
God! Thy Father calls thee! Come forth!
Death could hold dominion over him no longer. Jesus arose from the dead. The other angel entered the sepulchre, and as
Jesus arose in triumph, he unbound the napkin which was about his head, and
Jesus walked forth a victorious conqueror.
In solemn awe the angelic host gazed upon the scene. And as Jesus walked forth from the sepulchre
in majesty, those shining angels prostrated themselves to the ground and
worshiped him; then hailed him with songs of victory and triumph, that death
could hold its divine captive no longer.
Satan did not now triumph. His
angels had fled before the bright, penetrating light of the heavenly
angels. They bitterly complained to their
king, that their prey had been taken violently from them, and that he whom
they so much hated had risen from the dead.
Satan and his angels had enjoyed a little moment
of triumph that their power over fallen man had caused the Lord of life, to be
laid in the grave; but short was their hellish triumph. For as Jesus walked forth from his prison
house a majestic conqueror, Satan knew that after a season he must die, and
his kingdom pass unto him whose right it was.
He lamented and raged that notwithstanding all his efforts and power,
Jesus had not been overcome, but had laid open a way of salvation for man, and
whosoever would, might walk in it and be saved.
For a little, Satan seemed sad and showed
distress. He held a council with his
angels to consider what they should engage in next to work against the
government of God. Said Satan, You must
hasten to the chief priests and elders.
We succeeded in deceiving them and blinding their eyes, and hardening
their hearts against Jesus. We made
them believe he was an impostor. That
Roman guard will carry the hateful news that Christ is risen. We led the priests and elders on to hate
Jesus, and to murder him. Now hold it
before them in a bright light, that as they were his murderers, if it becomes
known that Jesus is risen, they will be stoned to death by the people, in that
they killed an innocent man.
I saw the Roman guard, as the angelic host
passed back to heaven, and the light and glory passed away, raise themselves
to see if it were safe for them to look around. They were filled with amazement as they saw
that the great stone was rolled from the door of the sepulchre, and Jesus was
risen. They hastened to the chief
priests and elders with the wonderful story of what they had seen; and as
those murderers heard the marvelous report, paleness sat upon every face. Horror seized them at what they had
done. They then realized that if the
report was correct, they were lost. For
a little they were stupefied, and looked one to the other in silence, not
knowing what to do or say. They were
placed where they could not believe unless it be to their own
condemnation. They went aside by
themselves to consult what should be done.
They decided that if it should be spread abroad that Jesus had risen,
and the report of such amazing glory, which caused the guard to fall like dead
men, should come to the people, they would surely be enraged, and would slay
them. They decided to hire the soldiers
to keep the matter secret. They offered
them much money, saying, Say ye, His disciples came by night and stole him
away while we slept. And when the guard
inquired what should be done with them for sleeping at their post, the priests
and elders said that they would persuade the governor and save them. For the sake of money the Roman guard sold
their honor, and agreed to follow the counsel of the priests and elders.
When Jesus as he hung upon the cross, cried out, It is finished, the rocks rent, the earth
shook, and some of the graves were shaken open; for when Jesus arose from the
dead, and conquered death and the grave; when he walked forth from his prison
house a triumphant conqueror; while the earth was reeling and shaking, and the
excellent glory of heaven clustered around the sacred spot, obedient to his
call, many of the righteous dead came forth as witnesses that he had
risen. Those favored, resurrected
saints came forth glorified. They were
a few chosen and holy ones who had lived in every age from creation, even down
to the days of Christ. And while the
chief priests and Pharisees were seeking to cover up the resurrection of
Christ, God chose to bring up a company from their graves to testify that
Jesus had risen, and to declare his glory.
Those who were resurrected were of different
stature and form. I was informed that the inhabitants of earth had been
degenerating, losing their strength and comeliness. Satan has the power of disease and death,
and in every age the curse has been more visible, and the power of Satan more
plainly seen. Some of those raised were
more noble in appearance and form than others. I was informed that those who
lived in the days of Noah and Abraham were more like the angels in form, in
comeliness and strength. But every
generation has been growing weaker, and more subject to disease, and their
lives of shorter duration. Satan has
been learning how to annoy men, and to enfeeble the race.
Those holy ones who came forth after the
resurrection of Jesus appeared unto many, telling them that the sacrifice for
man was completed, that Jesus, whom the Jews crucified, had risen from the
dead, and added, We be risen with him.
They bore testimony that it was by his mighty power that they had been
called forth from their graves.
Notwithstanding the lying reports circulated, the matter could not be
concealed by Satan, his angels, or the chief priests; for this holy company,
brought forth from their graves, spread the wonderful, joyful news; also Jesus
showed himself unto his sorrowing, heart-broken disciples, dispelling their
fears, and causing them gladness and joy.
As the news spread from city to city, and from
town to town, the Jews in their turn were afraid for their lives, and
concealed the hate they cherished towards the disciples. Their only hope was to spread their lying
report. And those who wished this lie
to be true, believed it. Pilate
trembled. He believed the strong
testimony given, that Jesus was risen from the dead, and that many others he
had brought up with him, and his peace left him forever. For the sake of worldly honor; for fear of
losing his authority, and his life, he delivered Jesus to die. He was now fully convinced that it was not
merely a common, innocent man of whose blood he was guilty but the blood of
the Son of God. Miserable was the life
of Pilate; miserable to its close.
Despair and anguish crushed every hopeful, joyful feeling. He refused to be comforted, and died a most
miserable death. Herod’s heart grew still harder, and when he heard that Jesus
had arisen, he was not much troubled.
He took the life of James; and when he saw that this pleased the Jews,
he took Peter also, intending to put him to death. But God had a work for Peter to do, and sent
his angel and delivered him. Herod was
visited with judgment. God smote him in
the sight of a great multitude as he was exalting himself before them, and he
died a horrible death.
Early in the morning before it was yet light,
the holy women came to the sepulchre, bringing sweet spices to anoint the body
of Jesus, when lo! they found the heavy stone rolled away from the door of the
sepulchre, and the body of Jesus was not there. Their hearts sunk within them, and they
feared that their enemies had taken away the body. And, behold, two angels in white apparel
stood by them; their faces were bright and shining. They understood the errand of the holy
women, and immediately told them that they were seeking Jesus, but he was not
there, he had risen, and they could behold the place where he lay. They bid them go tell his disciples that he
would go before them into Galilee. But
the women were frightened and astonished.
They hastily ran to the disciples who were mourning, and could not be
comforted because their Lord had been crucified; they hurriedly told them the
things which they had seen and heard.
The disciples could not believe that he had risen, but, with the women
who had brought the report, ran hastily to the sepulchre, and found that truly
Jesus was not there. There were his
linen clothes, but they could not believe the good news that Jesus had risen
from the dead. They returned home
marveling at the things they had seen, also at the report brought them by the
women. But Mary chose to linger around
the sepulchre, thinking of what she had seen, and distressed with the thought
that she might have been deceived. She
felt that new trials awaited her. Her
grief was renewed, and she broke forth in bitter weeping. She stooped down to look again into the
sepulchre, and beheld two angels clothed in white. Their countenances were bright and shining. One was sitting at the head, the other at
the feet, where Jesus had lain. They
spoke to her tenderly, and asked her why she wept. She replied, They have taken away my Lord,
and I know not where they have laid him.
And as she turned from the sepulchre, she saw
Jesus standing by her; but knew him not.
Jesus spoke tenderly to Mary, and inquired the cause of her sorrow, and
asked her whom she was seeking. She
supposed he was the gardener, and begged of him, if he had borne away her
Lord, to tell her where he had laid him, and she would take him away. Jesus spoke to her with his own heavenly
voice, and said, Mary. She was
acquainted with the tones of that dear voice, and quickly answered, Master!
and with joy and gladness was about to embrace him; but Jesus stood back, and
said, Touch me not, for I am not yet ascended to my Father; but go to my
brethren and say unto them, I ascend unto my Father, and your Father, and to
my God, and your God. Joyfully she
hastened to the disciples with the good news.
Jesus quickly ascended up to his Father to hear from his lips that he
accepted the sacrifice, and that he had done all things well, and to receive
all power in heaven, and upon earth, from his Father.
Angels like a cloud surrounded the Son of God,
and bid the everlasting gates be lifted up, that the King of glory might come
in. I saw that while Jesus was with
that bright, heavenly host, and in the presence of his Father, and the
excellent glory of God surrounded him, he did not forget his poor disciples
upon earth; but received power from his Father, that he might return unto
them, and while with them impart power unto them. The same day he returned, and showed himself
to his disciples. He suffered them then
to touch him, for he had ascended to his Father, and had received power.
But at this time Thomas was not present. He would not humbly receive the report of
the disciples; but firmly, and self-confidently affirmed that he would not
believe, unless he should put his fingers in the prints of the nails, and his
hand in his side where the cruel spear was thrust. In this he showed a lack of confidence in
his brethren. And if all should require
the same evidence, but few would receive Jesus, and believe in his
resurrection. But it was the will of
God that the report of the disciples should go from one to the other, and many
receive it from the lips of those who had seen and heard. God was not well pleased with such
unbelief. And when Jesus met with his
disciples again, Thomas was with them.
The moment he beheld Jesus he believed.
But he had declared that he would not be satisfied without the evidence
of feeling added to sight, and Jesus gave him the evidence he had
desired. Thomas cried out, my Lord and
my God. But Jesus reproved Thomas for
his unbelief. He said to him, Thomas,
because thou hast seen me, thou hast believed; blessed are they that have not
seen and yet have believed.
So, I saw, that those who had no experience in
the first and second angels’ messages1
must receive them from those who had an experience, and followed down through
the messages. As Jesus was crucified,
so I saw that these messages have been crucified. And as the disciples declared that there was
salvation in no other name under heaven, given among men; so, also, should the
servants of God faithfully and fearlessly declare that those who embrace but a
part of the truths connected with the third message2 must gladly embrace the first, second and third messages as
God has given them, or have no part nor lot in the matter.
I was shown that while the holy women were
carrying the report that Jesus had risen, the Roman guard were circulating the
lie that had been put in their mouths by the chief priests and elders, that
the disciples came by night, while they slept, and stole the body of
Jesus. Satan had put this lie into the
hearts and mouths of the chief priests, and the people stood ready to receive
their word. But God had made this
matter sure, and placed this important event, upon which hangs salvation,
beyond all doubt, and where it was impossible for priests and elders to cover
it up. Witnesses were raised from the
dead to testify to Christ’s resurrection.
Jesus remained with his disciples forty days,
causing them joy and gladness of heart, and opening to them more fully the
realities of the kingdom of God. He
commissioned them to bear testimony to the things which they had seen and
heard, concerning his sufferings, death and resurrection; that he had made a
sacrifice for sin, that all who would, might come unto him and find life. He with faithful tenderness told them that
they would be persecuted and distressed; but they would find relief in
referring to their experience, and remembering the words he had spoken to
them. He told them that he had overcome
the temptations of the Devil, and maintained the victory through trials and
suffering, that Satan could have no more power over him, but would more
directly bring his temptations and power to bear upon them, and upon all who
should believe in his name. He told
them that they could overcome, as he had overcome. Jesus endowed his disciples with power to do
miracles, and he told them that although wicked men should have power over
their bodies, he would at certain times send his angels and deliver them; that
their lives could not be taken from them until their mission should be
accomplished. And when their testimony
should be finished, their lives might be required to seal the testimonies
which they had borne. His anxious
followers gladly listened to his teachings.
They eagerly feasted upon every word which fell from his holy lips. Then they certainly knew that he was the
Saviour of the world. Every word sunk
with deep weight into their hearts, and they sorrowed that they must be parted
from their blessed, heavenly teacher; that after a little they should no more
hear comforting, gracious words from his lips.
But again their hearts were warmed with love and exceeding joy, as
Jesus told them that he would go and prepare mansions for them, and come again
and receive them, that they might ever be with him. He told them that he would send them the
Comforter, the Holy Spirit, to guide, bless and lead them into all truth; and
he lifted up his hands and blessed them.
See Matthew 27:52-53, chap.28; Mark 16:1-18; Luke
24:1-50; John chap.20; Acts chap.12
Rev 14:6 And
I saw another angel fly in the midst of heaven, having the everlasting gospel
to preach unto them that dwell on the earth, and to every nation, and kindred,
and tongue, and people,
Rev 14:7
Saying with a loud voice, Fear God, and give glory to him; for the hour of his
judgment is come: and worship him that made heaven, and earth, and the sea,
and the fountains of waters.
Rev 14:8 And
there followed another angel, saying, Babylon is fallen, is fallen, that great
city, because she made all nations drink of the wine of the wrath of her
fornication.
Rev 14:9 And
the third angel followed them, saying with a loud voice, If any man worship
the beast and his image, and receive his mark in his forehead, or in his
hand,
Rev 14:10 The
same shall drink of the wine of the wrath of God, which is poured out without
mixture into the cup of his indignation; and he shall be tormented with fire
and brimstone in the presence of the holy angels, and in the presence of the
Lamb:
Rev 14:11 And
the smoke of their torment ascendeth up for ever and ever: and they have no
rest day nor night, who worship the beast and his image, and whosoever
receiveth the mark of his name.
Rev 14:12
Here is the patience of the saints: here are they that keep the commandments
of God, and the faith of Jesus.
Mat 27:52 And
the graves were opened; and many bodies of the saints which slept arose,
Mat 27:53 And
came out of the graves after his resurrection, and went into the holy city,
and appeared unto many.
Mat 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.
Mat 28:2 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.
Mat 28:3 His
countenance was like lightning, and his raiment white as snow:
Mat 28:4 And
for fear of him the keepers did shake, and became as dead men.
Mat 28:5 And
the angel answered and said unto the women, Fear not ye: for I know that ye
seek Jesus, which was crucified.
Mat 28:6 He
is not here: for he is risen, as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord
lay.
Mat 28:7 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.
Mat 28:8 And
they departed quickly from the sepulchre with fear and great joy; and did run
to bring his disciples word.
Mat 28:9 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.
Mat 28:10
Then said Jesus unto them, Be not afraid: go tell my brethren that they go
into Galilee, and there shall they see me.
Mat 28:11 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.
Mat 28:12 And
when they were assembled with the elders, and had taken counsel, they gave
large money unto the soldiers,
Mat 28:13
Saying, Say ye, His disciples came by night, and stole him away while we
slept.
Mat 28:14 And
if this come to the governor's ears, we will persuade him, and secure
you.
Mat 28:15 So
they took the money, and did as they were taught: and this saying is commonly
reported among the Jews until this day.
Mat 28:16
Then the eleven disciples went away into Galilee, into a mountain where Jesus
had appointed them.
Mat 28:17 And
when they saw him, they worshipped him: but some doubted.
Mat 28:18 And
Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven
and in earth.
Mat 28:19 Go
ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father,
and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:
Mat 28:20
Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo,
I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.
Mar 16:1 And
when the sabbath was past, Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James, and
Salome, had bought sweet spices, that they might come and anoint him.
Mar 16:2 And
very early in the morning the first day of the week, they came unto the
sepulchre at the rising of the sun.
Mar 16:3 And
they said among themselves, Who shall roll us away the stone from the door of
the sepulchre?
Mar 16:4 And
when they looked, they saw that the stone was rolled away: for it was very
great.
Mar 16:5 And
entering into the sepulchre, they saw a young man sitting on the right side,
clothed in a long white garment; and they were affrighted.
Mar 16:6 And
he saith unto them, Be not affrighted: Ye seek Jesus of Nazareth, which was
crucified: he is risen; he is not here: behold the place where they laid
him.
Mar 16:7 But
go your way, tell his disciples and Peter that he goeth before you into
Galilee: there shall ye see him, as he said unto you.
Mar 16:8 And
they went out quickly, and fled from the sepulchre; for they trembled and were
amazed: neither said they any thing to any man; for they were afraid.
Mar 16:9 Now
when Jesus was risen early the first day of the week, he appeared first to
Mary Magdalene, out of whom he had cast seven devils.
Mar 16:10 And
she went and told them that had been with him, as they mourned and wept.
Mar 16:11 And
they, when they had heard that he was alive, and had been seen of her,
believed not.
Mar 16:12
After that he appeared in another form unto two of them, as they walked, and
went into the country.
Mar 16:13 And
they went and told it unto the residue: neither believed they them.
Mar 16:14
Afterward he appeared unto the eleven as they sat at meat, and upbraided them
with their unbelief and hardness of heart, because they believed not them
which had seen him after he was risen.
Mar 16:15 And
he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every
creature.
Mar 16:16 He
that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall
be damned.
Mar 16:17 And
these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out
devils; they shall speak with new tongues;
Mar 16:18
They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not
hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover.
Luk 24:1 Now
upon the first day of the week, very early in the morning, they came unto the
sepulchre, bringing the spices which they had prepared, and certain others
with them.
Luk 24:2 And
they found the stone rolled away from the sepulchre.
Luk 24:3 And
they entered in, and found not the body of the Lord Jesus.
Luk 24:4 And
it came to pass, as they were much perplexed thereabout, behold, two men stood
by them in shining garments:
Luk 24:5 And
as they were afraid, and bowed down their faces to the earth, they said unto
them, Why seek ye the living among the dead?
Luk 24:6 He
is not here, but is risen: remember how he spake unto you when he was yet in
Galilee,
Luk 24:7
Saying, The Son of man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men, and be
crucified, and the third day rise again.
Luk 24:8 And
they remembered his words,
Luk 24:9 And
returned from the sepulchre, and told all these things unto the eleven, and to
all the rest.
Luk 24:10 It
was Mary Magdalene, and Joanna, and Mary the mother of James, and other women
that were with them, which told these things unto the apostles.
Luk 24:11 And
their words seemed to them as idle tales, and they believed them not.
Luk 24:12
Then arose Peter, and ran unto the sepulchre; and stooping down, he beheld the
linen clothes laid by themselves, and departed, wondering in himself at that
which was come to pass.
Luk 24:13
And, behold, two of them went that same day to a village called Emmaus, which
was from Jerusalem about threescore furlongs.
Luk 24:14 And
they talked together of all these things which had happened.
Luk 24:15 And
it came to pass, that, while they communed together and reasoned, Jesus
himself drew near, and went with them.
Luk 24:16 But
their eyes were holden that they should not know him.
Luk 24:17 And
he said unto them, What manner of communications are these that ye have one to
another, as ye walk, and are sad?
Luk 24:18 And
the one of them, whose name was Cleopas, answering said unto him, Art thou
only a stranger in Jerusalem, and hast not known the things which are come to
pass there in these days?
Luk 24:19 And
he said unto them, What things? And they said unto him, Concerning Jesus of
Nazareth, which was a prophet mighty in deed and word before God and all the
people:
Luk 24:20 And
how the chief priests and our rulers delivered him to be condemned to death,
and have crucified him.
Luk 24:21 But
we trusted that it had been he which should have redeemed Israel: and beside
all this, to day is the third day since these things were done.
Luk 24:22
Yea, and certain women also of our company made us astonished, which were
early at the sepulchre;
Luk 24:23 And
when they found not his body, they came, saying, that they had also seen a
vision of angels, which said that he was alive.
Luk 24:24 And
certain of them which were with us went to the sepulchre, and found it even so
as the women had said: but him they saw not.
Luk 24:25
Then he said unto them, O fools, and slow of heart to believe all that the
prophets have spoken:
Luk 24:26
Ought not Christ to have suffered these things, and to enter into his
glory?
Luk 24:27 And
beginning at Moses and all the prophets, he expounded unto them in all the
scriptures the things concerning himself.
Luk 24:28 And
they drew nigh unto the village, whither they went: and he made as though he
would have gone further.
Luk 24:29 But
they constrained him, saying, Abide with us: for it is toward evening, and the
day is far spent. And he went in to tarry with them.
Luk 24:30 And
it came to pass, as he sat at meat with them, he took bread, and blessed it,
and brake, and gave to them.
Luk 24:31 And
their eyes were opened, and they knew him; and he vanished out of their
sight.
Luk 24:32 And
they said one to another, Did not our heart burn within us, while he talked
with us by the way, and while he opened to us the scriptures?
Luk 24:33 And
they rose up the same hour, and returned to Jerusalem, and found the eleven
gathered together, and them that were with them,
Luk 24:34
Saying, The Lord is risen indeed, and hath appeared to Simon.
Luk 24:35 And
they told what things were done in the way, and how he was known of them in
breaking of bread.
Luk 24:36 And
as they thus spake, Jesus himself stood in the midst of them, and saith unto
them, Peace be unto you.
Luk 24:37 But
they were terrified and affrighted, and supposed that they had seen a
spirit.
Luk 24:38 And
he said unto them, Why are ye troubled? and why do thoughts arise in your
hearts?
Luk 24:39
Behold my hands and my feet, that it is I myself: handle me, and see; for a
spirit hath not flesh and bones, as ye see me have.
Luk 24:40 And
when he had thus spoken, he shewed them his hands and his feet.
Luk 24:41 And
while they yet believed not for joy, and wondered, he said unto them, Have ye
here any meat?
Luk 24:42 And
they gave him a piece of a broiled fish, and of an honeycomb.
Luk 24:43 And
he took it, and did eat before them.
Luk 24:44 And
he said unto them, These are the words which I spake unto you, while I was yet
with you, that all things must be fulfilled, which were written in the law of
Moses, and in the prophets, and in the psalms, concerning me.
Luk 24:45
Then opened he their understanding, that they might understand the
scriptures,
Luk 24:46 And
said unto them, Thus it is written, and thus it behoved Christ to suffer, and
to rise from the dead the third day:
Luk 24:47 And
that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all
nations, beginning at Jerusalem.
Luk 24:48 And
ye are witnesses of these things.
Luk 24:49
And, behold, I send the promise of my Father upon you: but tarry ye in the
city of Jerusalem, until ye be endued with power from on high.
Luk 24:50 And
he led them out as far as to Bethany, and he lifted up his hands, and blessed
them.
Joh 20:1 The
first day of the week cometh Mary Magdalene early, when it was yet dark, unto
the sepulchre, and seeth the stone taken away from the sepulchre.
Joh 20:2 Then
she runneth, and cometh to Simon Peter, and to the other disciple, whom Jesus
loved, and saith unto them, They have taken away the Lord out of the
sepulchre, and we know not where they have laid him.
Joh 20:3
Peter therefore went forth, and that other disciple, and came to the
sepulchre.
Joh 20:4 So
they ran both together: and the other disciple did outrun Peter, and came
first to the sepulchre.
Joh 20:5 And
he stooping down, and looking in, saw the linen clothes lying; yet went he not
in.
Joh 20:6 Then
cometh Simon Peter following him, and went into the sepulchre, and seeth the
linen clothes lie,
Joh 20:7 And
the napkin, that was about his head, not lying with the linen clothes, but
wrapped together in a place by itself.
Joh 20:8 Then
went in also that other disciple, which came first to the sepulchre, and he
saw, and believed.
Joh 20:9 For
as yet they knew not the scripture, that he must rise again from the
dead.
Joh 20:10
Then the disciples went away again unto their own home.
Joh 20:11 But
Mary stood without at the sepulchre weeping: and as she wept, she stooped
down, and looked into the sepulchre,
Joh 20:12 And
seeth two angels in white sitting, the one at the head, and the other at the
feet, where the body of Jesus had lain.
Joh 20:13 And
they say unto her, Woman, why weepest thou? She saith unto them, Because they
have taken away my Lord, and I know not where they have laid him.
Joh 20:14 And
when she had thus said, she turned herself back, and saw Jesus standing, and
knew not that it was Jesus.
Joh 20:15
Jesus saith unto her, Woman, why weepest thou? whom seekest thou? She,
supposing him to be the gardener, saith unto him, Sir, if thou have borne him
hence, tell me where thou hast laid him, and I will take him away.
Joh 20:16
Jesus saith unto her, Mary. She turned herself, and saith unto him, Rabboni;
which is to say, Master.
Joh 20:17
Jesus saith unto her, Touch me not; for I am not yet ascended to my Father:
but go to my brethren, and say unto them, I ascend unto my Father, and your
Father; and to my God, and your God.
Joh 20:18
Mary Magdalene came and told the disciples that she had seen the Lord, and
that he had spoken these things unto her.
Joh 20:19
Then the same day at evening, being the first day of the week, when the doors
were shut where the disciples were assembled for fear of the Jews, came Jesus
and stood in the midst, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you.
Joh 20:20 And
when he had so said, he shewed unto them his hands and his side. Then were the
disciples glad, when they saw the Lord.
Joh 20:21
Then said Jesus to them again, Peace be unto you: as my Father hath sent me,
even so send I you.
Joh 20:22 And
when he had said this, he breathed on them, and saith unto them, Receive ye
the Holy Ghost:
Joh 20:23
Whose soever sins ye remit, they are remitted unto them; and whose soever sins
ye retain, they are retained.
Joh 20:24 But
Thomas, one of the twelve, called Didymus, was not with them when Jesus
came.
Joh 20:25 The
other disciples therefore said unto him, We have seen the Lord. But he said
unto them, Except I shall see in his hands the print of the nails, and put my
finger into the print of the nails, and thrust my hand into his side, I will
not believe.
Joh 20:26 And
after eight days again his disciples were within, and Thomas with them: then
came Jesus, the doors being shut, and stood in the midst, and said, Peace be
unto you.
Joh 20:27
Then saith he to Thomas, Reach hither thy finger, and behold my hands; and
reach hither thy hand, and thrust it into my side: and be not faithless, but
believing.
Joh 20:28 And
Thomas answered and said unto him, My Lord and my God.
Joh 20:29
Jesus saith unto him, Thomas, because thou hast seen me, thou hast believed:
blessed are they that have not seen, and yet have believed.
Joh 20:30 And
many other signs truly did Jesus in the presence of his disciples, which are
not written in this book:
Joh 20:31 But
these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of
God; and that believing ye might have life through his name.
Act 12:1 Now
about that time Herod the king stretched forth his hands to vex certain of the
church.
Act 12:2 And
he killed James the brother of John with the sword.
Act 12:3 And
because he saw it pleased the Jews, he proceeded further to take Peter also.
(Then were the days of unleavened bread.)
Act 12:4 And
when he had apprehended him, he put him in prison, and delivered him to four
quaternions of soldiers to keep him; intending after Easter to bring him forth
to the people.
Act 12:5
Peter therefore was kept in prison: but prayer was made without ceasing of the
church unto God for him.
Act 12:6 And
when Herod would have brought him forth, the same night Peter was sleeping
between two soldiers, bound with two chains: and the keepers before the door
kept the prison.
Act 12:7 And,
behold, the angel of the Lord came upon him, and a light shined in the prison:
and he smote Peter on the side, and raised him up, saying, Arise up quickly.
And his chains fell off from his hands.
Act 12:8 And
the angel said unto him, Gird thyself, and bind on thy sandals. And so he did.
And he saith unto him, Cast thy garment about thee, and follow me.
Act 12:9 And
he went out, and followed him; and wist not that it was true which was done by
the angel; but thought he saw a vision.
Act 12:10
When they were past the first and the second ward, they came unto the iron
gate that leadeth unto the city; which opened to them of his own accord: and
they went out, and passed on through one street; and forthwith the angel
departed from him.
Act 12:11 And
when Peter was come to himself, he said, Now I know of a surety, that the Lord
hath sent his angel, and hath delivered me out of the hand of Herod, and from
all the expectation of the people of the Jews.
Act 12:12 And
when he had considered the thing, he came to the house of Mary the mother of
John, whose surname was Mark; where many were gathered together praying.
Act 12:13 And
as Peter knocked at the door of the gate, a damsel came to hearken, named
Rhoda.
Act 12:14 And
when she knew Peter's voice, she opened not the gate for gladness, but ran in,
and told how Peter stood before the gate.
Act 12:15 And
they said unto her, Thou art mad. But she constantly affirmed that it was even
so. Then said they, It is his angel.
Act 12:16 But
Peter continued knocking: and when they had opened the door, and saw him, they
were astonished.
Act 12:17 But
he, beckoning unto them with the hand to hold their peace, declared unto them
how the Lord had brought him out of the prison. And he said, Go shew these
things unto James, and to the brethren. And he departed, and went into another
place.
Act 12:18 Now
as soon as it was day, there was no small stir among the soldiers, what was
become of Peter.
Act 12:19 And
when Herod had sought for him, and found him not, he examined the keepers, and
commanded that they should be put to death. And he went down from Judaea to
Caesarea, and there abode.
Act 12:20 And
Herod was highly displeased with them of Tyre and Sidon: but they came with
one accord to him, and, having made Blastus the king's chamberlain their
friend, desired peace; because their country was nourished by the king's
country.
Act 12:21 And
upon a set day Herod, arrayed in royal apparel, sat upon his throne, and made
an oration unto them.
Act 12:22 And
the people gave a shout, saying, It is the voice of a god, and not of a
man.
Act 12:23 And
immediately the angel of the Lord smote him, because he gave not God the
glory: and he was eaten of worms, and gave up the ghost.
Act 12:24 But
the word of God grew and multiplied.
Act 12:25 And
Barnabas and Saul returned from Jerusalem, when they had fulfilled their
ministry, and took with them John, whose surname was Mark.
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