2. Suddenly a strong earthquake struck, and the Lord's angel came down from heaven. He rolled away the stone and sat on it.
3. The angel looked as bright as lightning, and his clothes were white as snow.
4. The guards shook from fear and fell down, as though they were dead.
5. The angel said to the women, “Don't be afraid! I know you are looking for Jesus, who was nailed to a cross.
6. He isn't here! God has raised him to life, just as Jesus said he would. Come, see the place where his body was lying.
7. Now hurry! Tell his disciples that he has been raised to life and is on his way to Galilee. Go there, and you will see him. That is what I came to tell you.”
8. The women were frightened and yet very happy, as they hurried from the tomb and ran to tell his disciples.
9. Suddenly Jesus met them and greeted them. They went near him, held on to his feet, and worshipped him.