Matthew 28:8

So they went out quickly from the tomb with fear and great joy, and ran to tell his disciples.

Text-Critical English 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

7Now go quickly and tell his disciples that he is risen from the dead. And behold, he is going ahead of you to Galilee; there you will see him. Listen to what I have told you.”

9As they went on their way to tell his disciples, behold, Jesus met them and said, “Greetings!” So they came to him, took hold of his feet, and worshiped him.

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Cross References

Luke 24:36As they were saying these things, Jesus himself stood among them and said to them, “Peace be with you.”

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