Matthew 28:8

They departed quickly from the tomb with fear and great joy, and ran to bring his disciples word.

World English 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

7Go quickly and tell his disciples, ‘He has risen from the dead, and behold, he goes before you into Galilee; there you will see him.’ Behold, I have told you.”

9As they went to tell his disciples, behold, Jesus met them, saying, “Rejoice!” They came and took hold of his feet, and worshiped him.

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Cross References

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

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

John 16:22Therefore you now have sorrow, but I will see you again, and your heart 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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