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Matthew 28:8 Cross-References
Explore 7 cross-references for Matthew 28:8 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Matthew chapter 28 verse 8 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And they departed quickly from the sepulchre with fear and great joy; and did run to bring his disciples word.”
Matthew 28:8 (KJV)
Commentary on Matthew 28:8
And they departed quickly from the sepulchre with fear and great joy; and did run to bring his disciples word. The women's response combines 'fear' (φόβου/phobou) and 'great joy' (χαρᾶς μεγάλης/charas megalēs)—emotions that seem contradictory but properly characterize encounters with the living God. Fear here is not terror but awe, reverence, holy amazement at divine power manifested. They had witnessed the supernatural—angels, glory, empty tomb, resurrection announcement. Such experiences produce trembling wonder.Yet simultaneously, 'great joy'—the adjective 'great' (μεγάλης/megalēs) intensif...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Matthew 28:8
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“and rejoice with trembling.”
“{TR adds quickly} and fled from the tomb”
“Jesus himself stood among them”
“that you will weep and lament”
“he showed them his hands and his side. The disciples therefore were glad when they saw the Lord.”
“the old men who had seen the first house”
“but I will see you again”