Matthew 28:8

And going out quickly from the tomb with fear and great joy, they ran to report to His disciples.

English Majority Text (NT)

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 tell His disciples that He is risen from the dead, and behold, He is going before you into Galilee; there you will see Him. Behold, I have told you.”

9And as they were going to report to His disciples, that behold, Jesus met them, saying, “Rejoice!” So they came and held His feet and worshiped Him.

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Cross References

Luke 24:36Now as they said these things, Jesus Himself stood in the midst of them, and said to them, “Peace to you.”

John 16:22Therefore you also now have sorrow; but I will see you again and your heart will rejoice, and your joy no one will take from you.

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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