Key Figures — Matthew 28

6 figures

Jesus Christ
Risen Savior and Lord, who commissions His disciples.
Jesus is resurrected from the dead, appearing to Mary Magdalene and the other Mary, and later to His disciples, giving them the Great Commission.
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Mary Magdalene
Witness to the resurrection of Jesus.
Mary Magdalene, along with the other Mary, visits the tomb and is the first to encounter the risen Christ.
Related passages
- Matthew 27:56 (Mary at the crucifixion)
- John 20:11-18 (Mary encounters the risen Jesus)
The Other Mary
Witness to the resurrection of Jesus.
Accompanies Mary Magdalene to the tomb and witnesses the angel's message and the risen Christ.
Related passages
- Matthew 27:61 (Mary at the tomb)
- Mark 16:1 (Visit to the tomb)
The Angel
Messenger of God announcing Jesus' resurrection.
The angel rolls back the stone from the tomb and tells the women that Jesus has risen.
Related passages
- Luke 24:4-7 (Angels at the tomb)
- John 20:12 (Angels at the tomb)
The Disciples
Followers of Jesus who receive the Great Commission.
The disciples meet Jesus in Galilee, where He commissions them to make disciples of all nations.
Related passages
- Matthew 10 (Sending of the Twelve)
- Acts 1:8 (Empowerment for witness)
The Guards
Witnesses to the resurrection event.
The guards at the tomb witness the angel and the empty tomb, later bribed to spread false information.
Related passages
- Matthew 27:65-66 (Guards at the tomb)
- Acts 12:19 (Guards in biblical narratives)

Jesus Christ