Matthew 28:8 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Bible Comments

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

And they departed quickly. Mark (Mark 16:8) says "they fled" from the sepulchre with fear and great joy. How natural this combination of feelings! See on a similar statement of Mark 16:11.

And did run to bring his disciples word. "Neither said they anything to any man [by the way]; for they were afraid" (Mark 16:8).

This appearance is recorded only by Matthew.

Matthew 28:8

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