Matthew 28:6 asv — He is not here; for he is risen, even as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay.

American Standard Version

"He is not here; for he is risen, even as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay. "

— Matthew 28:6, American Standard Version

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Matthew 28 — Context

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His appearance was as lightning, and his raiment white as snow:

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and for fear of him the watchers did quake, 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, who hath been crucified.

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

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And go quickly, and tell his disciples, He is risen from the dead; and lo, 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 tomb with fear and great joy, and ran to bring his disciples word.

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And behold, Jesus met them, saying, All hail. And they came and took hold of his feet, and worshipped him.

Matthew 28:6 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 28:6 say?
Matthew 28:6 in the American Standard Version reads: “He is not here; for he is risen, even as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay. ”
Where is Matthew 28:6 in the Bible?
Matthew 28:6 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 28, verse 6.
Who wrote Matthew?
Matthew is traditionally attributed to Matthew (Levi), tax-collector turned apostle. It was written c. AD 50–70.
What is the book of Matthew about?
Matthew presents Jesus as the long-awaited Jewish Messiah — son of David, son of Abraham, fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets. Structured around five great teaching blocks including the Sermon on the Mount, it ends with the risen King commissioning his disciples to make disciples of all nations.
What are the major themes of Matthew?
Matthew explores themes including Kingdom of Heaven, Messiah, Fulfillment, Discipleship, Great Commission. These themes shape the meaning and context of Matthew 28:6.
What translation should I read Matthew 28:6 in?
Matthew 28:6 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Matthew 28:6?
Matthew 28:6 reads (ASV): “He is not here; for he is risen, even as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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