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NASB (UPDATED) TEXT: Mat_28:8-10
8And they left the tomb quickly with fear and great joy and ran to report it to His disciples. 9And behold, Jesus met them and greeted them. And they came up and took hold of His feet and worshiped Him. 10Then Jesus said to them, "Do not be afraid; go and take word to My brethren to leave for Galilee, and there they will see Me."
Mat_28:8 Fear and great joy characterize the first resurrection encounters. The spiritual realm breaking into physical reality also caused fear (which was to cease, cf. Mat_28:10, but the great joy would continue), but this time it was the message of the risen Christ which brought "great joy" and still does!
They ran to report it. This is the same thrust as Mat_28:19-20. The followers must go and tell!
Mat_28:9
NASB "and greeted them"
NKJV "rejoice"
NRSV, NJB "Greetings"
TEV "Peace be to you"
This was Jesus' common greeting. It came from a word that meant "rejoice."
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▣ "they" Characteristically, Mark and Luke named one women, while Matthew named two.
▣ "took hold of His feet" Joh_20:17 records only Mary taking hold of Jesus' feet. This was the oriental way of showing submission, respect, and even worship.
Mat_28:10 "My brethren" What a designation for these fearful disciples (cf. Mat_12:15)!