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Matthew 28:8

What does Matthew 28:8 mean?

A plain-English look at Matthew 28:8 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Matthew 28:8 means

Responding to the angel's powerful words, the women quickly left the tomb. Their departure was a complex mix of emotions: profound fear at the awe-inspiring events they had witnessed, combined with immense joy at the incredible news of Jesus' resurrection. They ran with urgency to convey this life-altering message to His disciples. This blend of fear and joy reflects the overwhelming nature of encountering the divine and receiving such unexpected, glorious news, compelling them to share it immediately.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And they departed quickly from the sepulchre with fear and great joy; and did run to bring his disciples word.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

And they went away quickly, with fear and great joy, to give his disciples the news.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

And having gone forth quickly from the tomb, with fear and great joy, they ran to tell to his disciples;

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And they went out quickly from the sepulchre with fear and great joy, running to tell his disciples.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

And going out quickly from the tomb with fear and great joy, they ran to bring his disciples word.

Context

This verse describes the women's immediate reaction and action following the angel's commission. Their departure and emotional state lead directly to their encounter with the risen Jesus. This verse acts as a bridge, showing their obedience to the angel's command and foreshadowing Jesus' personal appearance to them, which will further confirm the resurrection and strengthen their resolve to deliver the message.

v.7And go quickly, and tell his disciples, He is risen from the dead; and lo, he goeth before you into Galilee; there shall ye see him: lo, I have told you.

v.8This passage

v.9And behold, Jesus met them, saying, All hail. And they came and took hold of his feet, and worshipped him.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Luke 24:36

    And as they spake these things, he himself stood in the midst of them, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you.

  • Psalms 2:11

    Serve Jehovah with fear, And rejoice with trembling.

  • John 20:20

    And when he had said this, he showed unto them his hands and his side. The disciples therefore were glad, when they saw the Lord.

  • Ezra 3:12

    But many of the priests and Levites and heads of fathers’ houses, the old men that had seen the first house, when the foundation of this house was laid before their eyes, wept with a loud voice; and many shouted aloud for joy:

  • John 16:22

    And ye therefore now have sorrow: but I will see you again, and your heart shall rejoice, and your joy no one taketh away from you.

  • Mark 16:8

    And they went out, and fled from the tomb; for trembling and astonishment had come upon them: and they said nothing to any one; for they were afraid.

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