Matthew 28:8

On this they ran quickly from the sepulcher, in fear and great joy, to tell the news to his disciples.

Montgomery New Testament

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. ‘He is risen from the dead; he goes before you into Galilee; you will see him there.’ Remember, I have told you."

9And behold! Jesus himself met them, saying, "All hail!" And they went up to him and clasped his feet and worshiped him.

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Cross References

Luke 24:36While they were yet speaking he stood among them and said, "Peace be to you!"

John 16:22"So you also have sorrow now, but I will see you again and your heart will rejoice, and your joy shall no man snatch 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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