Scripture: Matthew 28

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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.

MATTHEW 28:1

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.

MATTHEW 28:2

His countenance was like lightning, and his raiment white as snow:

MATTHEW 28:3

And for fear of him the keepers did shake, and became as dead men.

MATTHEW 28:4

And the angel answered and said unto the women, Fear not ye: for I know that ye seek Jesus, which was crucified.

MATTHEW 28:5

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

MATTHEW 28:6

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.

MATTHEW 28:7

And they departed quickly from the sepulchre with fear and great joy; and did run to bring his disciples word.

MATTHEW 28:8

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.

MATTHEW 28:9

Then said Jesus unto them, Be not afraid: go tell my brethren that they go into Galilee, and there shall they see me.

MATTHEW 28:10

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.

MATTHEW 28:11

And when they were assembled with the elders, and had taken counsel, they gave large money unto the soldiers,

MATTHEW 28:12

Saying, Say ye, His disciples came by night, and stole him away while we slept.

MATTHEW 28:13

And if this come to the governor's ears, we will persuade him, and secure you.

MATTHEW 28:14

So they took the money, and did as they were taught: and this saying is commonly reported among the Jews until this day.

MATTHEW 28:15

Then the eleven disciples went away into Galilee, into a mountain where Jesus had appointed them.

MATTHEW 28:16

And when they saw him, they worshipped him: but some doubted.

MATTHEW 28:17

And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.

MATTHEW 28:18

Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:

MATTHEW 28:19

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.

MATTHEW 28:20

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Matthew 28
CHURCH FATHERS: 17

1. Clement of Rome | CHURCH FATHER 97 AD

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Matthew was APPROVED (75%) by Clement of Rome
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2. Ignatius of Antioch | CHURCH FATHER 110 AD

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Matthew was REJECTED (0%) by Ignatius of Antioch
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3. Barnabas | CHURCH FATHER 130 AD

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Matthew was APPROVED (75%) by Barnabas
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4. Hermas | CHURCH FATHER 140 AD

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Matthew was APPROVED (75%) by Hermas
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5. Papias of Hierapolis | CHURCH FATHER 140 AD

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Matthew was REJECTED (0%) by Papias of Hierapolis
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6. Polycarp | CHURCH FATHER 150 AD

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Matthew was APPROVED (75%) by Polycarp
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7. Didache | CHURCH FATHER 150 AD

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Matthew was APPROVED (75%) by Didache
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8. Diognetus | CHURCH FATHER 150 AD

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Matthew was REJECTED (0%) by Diognetus
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9. Justin Martyr | CHURCH FATHER 155 AD

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Matthew was APPROVED (75%) by Justin Martyr
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10. Irenaeous | CHURCH FATHER 202 AD

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Matthew was FULLY ACCEPTED (100%) by Irenaeous
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11. Clement of Alexandria | CHURCH FATHER 215 AD

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Matthew was APPROVED (75%) by Clement of Alexandria
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12. Tertullian | CHURCH FATHER 220 AD

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Matthew was APPROVED (75%) by Tertullian
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13. Origen | CHURCH FATHER 254 AD

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Matthew was APPROVED (75%) by Origen
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14. Eusebius of Caesarea | CHURCH FATHER 340 AD

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Matthew was FULLY ACCEPTED (100%) by Eusebius of Caesarea
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15. Athanasius of Alexandria | CHURCH FATHER 367 AD

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Matthew was FULLY ACCEPTED (100%) by Athanasius of Alexandria
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16. Cyril of Jerusalem | CHURCH FATHER 386 AD

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Matthew was FULLY ACCEPTED (100%) by Cyril of Jerusalem
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17. Augustine of Hippo | CHURCH FATHER 400 AD

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Matthew was FULLY ACCEPTED (100%) by Augustine of Hippo
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Matthew 28
BIBLE CANON: 5

A biblical canon is a set of texts (or "books") which a particular religious community regards as authoritative scripture. Christians were the first to use the term in reference to scripture.

These bible canons have developed through debate and agreement by the religious authorities.

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1. Marcion Canon | BIBLE CANON 140 AD
Marcionism was a religious movement based on the teachings of the 2nd-century Marcion of Sinope. Marcions Canon lists 14 books out of the 27 books in the New Testament. More specifically, these were Luke and Paul's 13 writings. Marcion even rejected the entire Old Testament of 39 books.

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Matthew was REJECTED (0%) by Marcion Canon
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2. Muratorian Canon | BIBLE CANON 170 AD
The Muratorian Canon is an ancient list of New Testament books - the oldest such list we have found and lists 22 of the 27 books that were later included in the New Testament of the Christian Bible.

It is noteworthy that the Muratorian Canon omits several epistles that later did win acceptance in the Christian New Testament such as the books of James and 2 Peter.

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Matthew was FULLY ACCEPTED (100%) by Muratorian Canon
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3. Apostolic Canon | BIBLE CANON 300 AD
Apostolic Canons or Ecclesiastical Canons

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Matthew was FULLY ACCEPTED (100%) by Apostolic Canon
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4. Cheltenham/ Mommsen List | BIBLE CANON 360 AD
The Cheltenham or Mommsen List is a Latin manuscript discovered by the German classical scholar Theodor Mommsen (published 1886) which probably originated in North Africa in the 4th century.

It has 24-book Old Testament and 24-book New Testament which omits Jude and James, and perhaps Hebrews, and questions the epistles of John and Peter.

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Matthew was FULLY ACCEPTED (100%) by Cheltenham/ Mommsen List
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5. Council of Rome | BIBLE CANON 382 AD
The Council of Rome was a meeting of Catholic Church officials and theologians which took place in 382 under the authority of Pope Damasus I, bishop of Rome.

According to a document appended to some manuscripts, the Council of Rome affirmed the authority of the Old and New Testament canon in a decretal or damasine list.

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Matthew was FULLY ACCEPTED (100%) by Council of Rome
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Matthew 28
TEXTUAL CRITICISM

Bible Translations: Missing/Disputed Verse

Howbeit this kind goeth not out but by prayer and fasting

MATTHEW 17:21

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For the Son of man is come to save that which was lost

MATTHEW 18:11

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Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye devour widows houses, and for a pretence make long prayer: therefore ye shall receive the greater damnation

MATTHEW 23:14

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Textual Criticism
Matthew 1:7-10:3 Matthew 10:25-18:15 Matthew 18:26-28:6

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