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Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 28:1-10

Lessons of the Resurrection. The four evangelists concur in setting forth the three successive steps in the evidence by which our Lord's incredulous followers were at length persuaded of the reality of his resurrection. These are: 1 . The fact of the sepulchre being found empty. 2 . The testimony of the angels who were seen in it. 3 . The appearances of our Lord himself. On these points we shall not now particularly dwell, but direct attention to certain side lights which the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 28:9

As they went to tell his disciples. This clause is omitted by the best manuscripts, and the Vulgate and other versions, and is rejected by modern editors. It is not quite in St. Matthew's style, and seems to be rightly regarded as a gloss There is. one advantage in its omission, in that the actual moment of this appearance of our Lord is left undecided, and we are at liberty to harmonize it, if so minded, with other details. Now the women, according to our history, receive the reward of... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 28:9

Surprise—worship. Canon Liddon, in an impressive sermon on this text, asks, "How did these women receive Jesus when thus (suddenly) he met them? The fear and great joy with which they had come out of the sepulchre must surely now have been intensified: fear,—for here, beyond all question, was he who was so lately a tenant of the tomb, who had traversed the unseen world, the world of the dead; and great joy,—for here was indisputable proof of the truth of the angel's message, 'He is risen.'... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 28:10

Be not afraid. So he spake on other occasions when his acts had caused terror and amazement (comp. Matthew 14:27 ; Matthew 17:7 ). With all their joy and love, the women could not help feeling fear at his sudden appearance and at the nearness of this unearthly yet familiar form. Go, tell my brethren. He here for the first time calls his disciples his brethren, intending thereby to assure them of his love and good will in spite of their cowardly desertion, and to signify that he was in... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Matthew 28:9

And as they went ... Jesus met them - This was when they left the sepulchre the “second” time. Jesus first appeared to Mary Magdalene when alone, John 20:14. “Afterward” he appeared to the other women, as related by Matthew. See the accounts of the resurrection harmonized at the end of this chapter.All hail - This is a term of salutation. The word all has been supplied by the translators. It is not in the original. The meaning of the word “hail,” here, is rejoice;” a term of salutation... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Matthew 28:10

Be not afraid - The ancients, when in the presence of a heavenly being - an angel, or one who was supposed to be possessed of divine power were commonly struck with great “fear,” as well as a great sense of their unworthiness. See Luke 5:8; Judges 6:22-23; Judges 13:21-22. These women were in like manner alarmed when they saw Jesus, believing him now especially to be a Divine Being; seeing him returning from the regions of the dead, and doubtless impressed with a new consciousness that they... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Matthew 28:9-10

Matthew 28:9-10. And as they went Or, as they were going, on their way, Jesus met them These zealous, good women not only heard the first tidings of their Lord, but had the first sight of him after his resurrection. The angel directed those that would see him to go to Galilee; and gave none any hopes of seeing him till they came thither. But Jesus is often better to his people than his word; but never worse; he often anticipates, but never frustrates their believing expectations: ... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Matthew 28:1-15

RESURRECTION AND ASCENSION161. Morning of the resurrection (Matthew 28:1-15; Mark 16:1-11; Luke 24:1-12; John 20:1-18)It is not surprising that there are differences in the accounts of what people saw on the Sunday morning when Jesus rose from the dead. The sight of the empty tomb and the heavenly messengers produced a mixture of reactions - excitement, joy, anxiety, fear, wonder. There was confusion as people rushed here and there to tell others. One writer records what he heard from some,... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Matthew 28:9

went = were going. met = confronted. As from an opposite direction, Compare the noun (Matthew 25:1 , Matthew 25:6 . Acts 28:15 . 1 Thessalonians 4:17 ). held Him by the feet = seized Him by the feet. worshipped = prostrated themselves before. See App-137 . read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Matthew 28:9

And behold, Jesus met them saying, All hail. And they came and took hold of his feet, and worshipped him.Christ never once rejected worship offered to himself. As God incarnate, he was fully entitled to it; and the worship of him is truly fit and proper at all times, as here and throughout the New Testament. read more

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