Matthew 28:8

Modern

So they hurried away from the tomb in fear and great joy, and ran to tell His disciples.

Traditional

And they departed quickly from the sepulchre with fear and great joy; and did run to bring his disciples word.

Literal

And having gone out quickly from the tomb with fear and great joy, they ran to tell His disciples.

Latin

Et exierunt cito de monumento cum timore et gaudio magno, currentes nuntiare discipulis ejus.

Greek

English

So they hurried away from the tomb in fear and great joy, and ran to tell His disciples.

The four gospels each emphasize different aspects of the empty tomb and resurrection appearances. Matthew focuses on three things:

Theme notes and profiles

Psalm 2:11
Serve the LORD with fear, and rejoice with trembling.
Mark 16:8
So the women left the tomb and ran away, trembling and bewildered. And in their fear they did not say a word to anyone.
Luke 24:36–41
While they were describing these events, Jesus Himself stood among them and said, “Peace be with you.”
John 16:20
Truly, truly, I tell you, you will weep and wail while the world rejoices. You will grieve, but your grief will turn to joy.
John 16:22
So also you have sorrow now, but I will see you again and your hearts will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy.
John 20:20–21
After He had said this, He showed them His hands and His side. The disciples rejoiced when they saw the Lord.
Ezra 3:12–13
But many of the older priests, Levites, and family heads who had seen the first temple wept loudly when they saw the foundation of this temple. Still, many others shouted joyfully.