Matthew 28:8

New Living Translation

The women ran quickly from the tomb. They were very frightened but also filled with great joy, and they rushed to give the disciples the angel’s message.

Cross References

Psalm 2:11

Serve the Lord with reverent fear, and rejoice with trembling.

Matthew 28:7

And now, go quickly and tell his disciples that he has risen from the dead, and he is going ahead of you to Galilee. You will see him there. Remember what I have told you.”

Matthew 28:9

And as they went, Jesus met them and greeted them. And they ran to him, grasped his feet, and worshiped him.

Mark 16:8

The women fled from the tomb, trembling and bewildered, and they said nothing to anyone because they were too frightened. ---------- [The most ancient manuscripts of Mark conclude with verse 16:8. Later manuscripts add one or both of the following endings.] [Shorter Ending of Mark] Then they briefly reported all this to Peter and his companions. Afterward Jesus himself sent them out from east to west with the sacred and unfailing message of salvation that gives eternal life. Amen. [Longer Ending of Mark]

John 16:20

I tell you the truth, you will weep and mourn over what is going to happen to me, but the world will rejoice. You will grieve, but your grief will suddenly turn to wonderful joy.

John 16:22

So you have sorrow now, but I will see you again; then you will rejoice, and no one can rob you of that joy.