Mat 28:9-10 | RWP | e4.org | Jesus met them ( Ιησους υπηντησεν αυταις ). Came suddenly face to face ( ανταω, υπο ) with them as they brooded over the message of the angel and the fact of the empty tomb (associative instrumental, αυταις ). Cf. ; . Probably the lost portion of Mark's Gospel contained the story of this meeting with Jesus which changed their fears into joy and peace. His greeting was the ordinary "Hail" ( χαιρετε ). They fell at his feet and held them in reverence while they worshipped him. Jesus allowed this act of worship though he forbade eager handling of his body by Mary Magdalene ( ). It was a great moment of faith and cheer.

‏ Matthew 28:9-10

Jesus met them ( Ιησους υπηντησεν αυταις ). Came suddenly face to face ( ανταω, υπο ) with them as they brooded over the message of the angel and the fact of the empty tomb (associative instrumental, αυταις ). Cf. 8:34; 24:1-6. Probably the lost portion of Mark's Gospel contained the story of this meeting with Jesus which changed their fears into joy and peace. His greeting was the ordinary "Hail" ( χαιρετε ). They fell at his feet and held them in reverence while they worshipped him. Jesus allowed this act of worship though he forbade eager handling of his body by Mary Magdalene (Joh 20:17). It was a great moment of faith and cheer.

Fear not ( μη φοβεισθε ). They were still afraid for joy and embarrassment. Jesus calms their excitement by the repetition of the charge from the angel for the disciples to meet him in Galilee. There is no special mention of Peter ("and Peter") as in Mr 16:7, but we may be sure that the special message to Peter was delivered.