Matthew 28:8
“And they departed quickly from the sepulchre with fear and great joy; and did run to bring his disciples word.”

What does Matthew 28:8 mean?
Matthew 28:8 in the King James Version (KJV) reads, "And they departed quickly from the sepulchre with fear and great joy; and did run to bring his disciples word." This verse is part of the larger narrative of the resurrection of Jesus Christ, which is a central event in the…
Read full commentaryDevotionalThe Joyful Fear of the Resurrected Christ
In Matthew 28:8, we read, "And they departed quickly from the sepulchre with fear and great joy; and did run to bring his disciples word." This verse encapsulates the profound emotions experienced by the women at the tomb following the resurrection of Jesus Christ. As we delve…
Read devotionalPrayerA Prayer for Joy and Boldness in Our Encounter with Christ
O Lord God Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth, I come before You in reverence and in awe. As I reflect upon the profound truth of Matthew 28:8, where it is written, "And they departed quickly from the sepulchre with fear and great joy; and did run to bring his disciples…
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