Matthew 28:6

Amharic Gofa GFBEVF (ጌሻ ማፃፋ)

እ ካሰ ኦድዳይሳ መላ ሀይቆፐ ደንድስ፤ ሀይሳን ዴና። ሃ ይድ እያ ዝንእስዳ በሳ በእተ።

What Does This Mean?

This verse is part of the announcement to Mary Magdalene and others that Jesus has risen from the dead, just as he promised. The speaker tells them where they can see for themselves that Jesus's tomb is empty.

Explained for Children

Imagine if your friend told you they were going to do a magic trick, and then it actually happened! That's what this verse is about. It says, 'Jesus said He would come back to life after dying, and guess what? It really happened!'

Historical Background

Matthew wrote his gospel around AD 80-90 for early Jewish Christians in the Roman Empire. This passage describes the discovery of Jesus' empty tomb by women on Easter morning.

Living It Out Today

When facing uncertainty or fear, remember that just as Jesus promised He would rise again and did so, we can trust His promises too. For example, if you're nervous about a test at school, believe in the strength God gives to overcome obstacles.

Topics

• resurrection
• faith
• hope
• trust
• promises
• salvation

Related Verses

• 1 Corinthians 15:4
• Luke 24:6-7
• John 20:9
• Mark 16:6
• Psalm 16:10

Frequently Asked Questions

What does it mean that 'he is risen' in Matthew 28:6?

It means Jesus rose from the dead, coming back to life after being crucified. This event confirms His identity as the Messiah and gives hope of eternal life.

How can we apply this verse to our daily lives?

By trusting in God's promises and knowing that just as Jesus rose from death, He will help us through difficult times and bring about new beginnings.

Who is speaking the words in Matthew 28:6?

It's believed an angel or divine messenger spoke these words to Mary Magdalene and others at the tomb of Jesus.

Why are we told to 'come, see' in this verse?

This invites witnesses to verify the empty tomb for themselves, emphasizing the physical reality of the resurrection as an event that can be investigated.