Matthew 28:9

An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

Suddenly Jesus met them and gave them greetings. They approached Him and took hold of His feet [and knelt] to worship Him.

Cross References

Matthew 28:17

And when they met Him [there], they [knelt down] to worship Him; but some [still] had doubts [i.e., about His resurrection. See John 20:25].

Matthew 14:33

Then the disciples in the boat worshiped Jesus, saying, “Truly you are the Son of God!”

John 20:28

Thomas replied to Him, “My Lord and my God.”

Luke 24:52

And the apostles worshiped Jesus, then returned to Jerusalem with great joy.

John 12:3

Then Mary took about a pint of expensive, aromatic perfume; [it was] genuine nard, [Note: This was a sweet-smelling herb] and she poured [some of] it on Jesus’ feet and wiped them with her hair. The [whole] house was filled with the fragrant scent of the perfume.

Luke 7:38

and stood behind Jesus, at His feet, crying. She began wetting His feet with her tears and wiping them dry with the hair of her head. Then she kissed His feet and poured the perfume on them.

Revelation 3:9

Look at those who belong to the synagogue of Satan [See 2:9]; they claim to be Jews, yet they are not, but are lying. Watch, I will make them come and bow down at your feet [in respect] and [they will] know that I have loved you.

2 Corinthians 13:11

Finally, brothers, good-bye [or, “be glad”]. Be fully restored [spiritually]. Be comforted [or, “exhort one another”]. Think alike on things. Be at peace among yourselves. And the God of love and peace will be with you.

John 20:19

So, when it was evening on that day, [which was] the first day of the week [i.e., Sunday] and the doors [of someone’s house], where the disciples were gathered, were closed [i.e., probably locked] for fear of the Jewish authorities, Jesus came and stood among them. [Note: Probably Jesus passed through the closed door miraculously]. He said to them, “May there be peace in your hearts.”

Luke 1:28

The angel came to her and said, “Greetings, you are someone greatly favored [i.e., by God]; the Lord is with you.”

Matthew 23:7

They love the [special] greetings they receive at the open shopping markets and to be addressed as ‘Rabbi’ [Note: This word signified ‘great’ or ‘master’].

Matthew 28:8

So, they left the grave site quickly, with fear and great joy, and ran to give the message to His disciples.

Matthew 28:10

Then Jesus said to them, “Do not be afraid. Go and tell my brothers [i.e., the disciples, that you have seen me], so they can head for Galilee where they will see me.”