Matthew 28:8

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Summary

Matthew 28:8

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

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General references

Luke 24:9

John 4:28

Bible References

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So, they left, running out of the cave, [and] trembling with amazement. And they said nothing to anyone about this for they were afraid.

And as the apostles were talking about these things, Jesus Himself [reappeared], standing among them, and said to them, "May there be peace in your lives."

Truly, truly, I tell you, you will cry and mourn [i.e., over my suffering and death], but the world will be glad [about it]. You will be sad, but your sadness will turn to joy [i.e., when learning of my resurrection].

After saying this, Jesus showed them His hands and His side, so they rejoiced when they saw the Lord [i.e., now convinced that He had indeed risen from the dead].

General references

When they returned from the grave site, they told all this to the eleven apostles and to all the rest [of the disciples].

So, the woman left her water jar and went back into town and told the people [there],