Matthew 28:8

And they went away quickly, with fear and great joy, to give his disciples the news.

Bible in Basic English

In The King James Version

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

In Context

7And go quickly and give his disciples the news that he has come back from the dead, and is going before you into Galilee; there you will see him, as I have said to you.

9And on the way, Jesus came to them, saying, Be glad. And they came and put their hands on his feet, and gave him worship.

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Cross References

Psalms 2:11Give worship to the Lord with fear, kissing his feet and giving him honour,

Luke 24:36And while they were saying these things, he himself was among them, and said to them, Peace be with you!

John 16:22So you have sorrow now: but I will see you again, and your hearts will be glad, and no one will take away your joy.

Matthew Henry on Matthew 28:2-11

The Resurrection. 1 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. 2 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. 3 His countenance was like lightning, and his raiment white as snow: 4 And for fear of him the keepers did shake, and became as dead men. 5 And the angel answered and said unto the women, Fear not… Read the whole commentary →

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