Matthew 28:1-10

Now after the Sabbath, toward the dawn of the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to see the tomb. And behold, there was a great earthquake, for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven and came and rolled back the stone and sat on it. His appearance was like lightning, and his clothing white as snow. And for fear of him the guards trembled and became like dead men. But the angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you seek Jesus who was crucified. He is not here, for he has risen, as he said. Come, see the place where he lay. Then go quickly and tell his disciples that he has risen from the dead, and behold, he is going before you to Galilee; there you will see him. See, I have told you.” So they departed quickly from the tomb with fear and great joy, and ran to tell his disciples. And behold, Jesus met them and said, “Greetings!” And they came up and took hold of his feet and worshiped him. Then Jesus said to them, “Do not be afraid; go and tell my brothers to go to Galilee, and there they will see me.”

The resurrection also appears in Mark 16:1-20; Luke 24:1-12 and John 20:1-31. Each writer gives different details depending on the purpose of the book. Matthew’s is the shortest account.

after the Sabbath - the night of Saturday night and Sunday morning after the Sabbath ended at sundown on Saturday

"It was now Sunday morning, and the work of preparing Christ's body for permanent burial could be done." (Ryrie)

rolled back the stone - to reveal the empty tomb. Jesus was already risen and gone.

He has risen - "This simply stated fact is the basis of our Christ faith." (Ryrie)

as He said - See Matthew 16:21; 17:23; 20:19.

The resurrection is attributed to the Father (Hebrews 13:20); the Son (John 2:19-21; 10:17-18) and the Holy Spirit (Romans 8:11).