Matthew 28:8

So they hurried away from the tomb in fear and great joy, and ran to tell His disciples.

Berean Standard Bible

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

7Then go quickly and tell His disciples, ‘He has risen from the dead and is going ahead of you into Galilee. There you will see Him.’ See, I have told you.”

9Suddenly Jesus met them and said, “Greetings!” They came to Him, grasped His feet, and worshiped Him.

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Cross References

Psalms 2:11Serve the LORD with fear, and rejoice with trembling.

Luke 24:36While they were describing these events, Jesus Himself stood among them and said, “Peace be with you.”

John 16:22So also you have sorrow now, but I will see you again and your hearts will rejoice, 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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