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They were very frightened but also filled with great joy, and they rushed to give the disciples the angel’s message. <a href="/esv/matthew/28.htm">English Standard Version</a> So they departed quickly from the tomb with fear and great joy, and ran to tell his disciples. <a href="/bsb/matthew/28.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> So they hurried away from the tomb in fear and great joy, and ran to tell His disciples. <a href="/blb/matthew/28.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And having gone out quickly from the tomb with fear and great joy, they ran to tell His disciples. <a href="/kjv/matthew/28.htm">King James Bible</a> And they departed quickly from the sepulchre with fear and great joy; and did run to bring his disciples word. <a href="/nkjv/matthew/28.htm">New King James Version</a> So they went out quickly from the tomb with fear and great joy, and ran to bring His disciples word. <a href="/nasb_/matthew/28.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And they left the tomb quickly with fear and great joy, and ran to report to His disciples. <a href="/nasb/matthew/28.htm">NASB 1995</a> And they left the tomb quickly with fear and great joy and ran to report it to His disciples. <a href="/nasb77/matthew/28.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And they departed quickly from the tomb with fear and great joy and ran to report it to His disciples. <a href="/lsb/matthew/28.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And they left the tomb quickly with fear and great joy and ran to report it to His disciples. <a href="/amp/matthew/28.htm">Amplified Bible</a> So the women left the tomb quickly with fear and great joy, and ran to tell [the good news to] the disciples. <a href="/csb/matthew/28.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> So, departing quickly from the tomb with fear and great joy, they ran to tell his disciples the news. <a href="/hcsb/matthew/28.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> So, departing quickly from the tomb with fear and great joy, they ran to tell His disciples the news. <a href="/asv/matthew/28.htm">American Standard Version</a> And they departed quickly from the tomb with fear and great joy, and ran to bring his disciples word. <a href="/cev/matthew/28.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> The women were frightened and yet very happy, as they hurried from the tomb and ran to tell his disciples. <a href="/erv/matthew/28.htm">English Revised Version</a> And they departed quickly from the tomb with fear and great joy, and ran to bring his disciples word. <a href="/gwt/matthew/28.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> They hurried away from the tomb with fear and great joy and ran to tell his disciples. <a href="/gnt/matthew/28.htm">Good News Translation</a> So they left the tomb in a hurry, afraid and yet filled with joy, and ran to tell his disciples. <a href="/isv/matthew/28.htm">International Standard Version</a> So they quickly left the tomb, terrified but also ecstatic, and ran to tell Jesus' disciples. <a href="/msb/matthew/28.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> So they hurried out from the tomb in fear and great joy, and ran to tell His disciples. <a href="/net/matthew/28.htm">NET Bible</a> So they left the tomb quickly, with fear and great joy, and ran to tell his disciples. <a href="/nheb/matthew/28.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> They departed quickly from the tomb, frightened yet with great joy, and ran to bring his disciples word. <a href="/wbt/matthew/28.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And they departed quickly from the sepulcher, with fear and great joy; and ran to bring word to his disciples. <a href="/wey/matthew/28.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> They quickly left the tomb and ran, still terrified but full of unspeakable joy, to carry the news to His disciples. <a href="/web/matthew/28.htm">World English Bible</a> They departed quickly from the tomb with fear and great joy, and ran to bring his disciples word. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/matthew/28.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And having gone forth quickly from the tomb, with fear and great joy, they ran to tell His disciples; <a href="/blb/matthew/28.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And having gone out quickly from the tomb with fear and great joy, they ran to tell His disciples. <a href="/ylt/matthew/28.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And having gone forth quickly from the tomb, with fear and great joy, they ran to tell to his disciples; <a href="/slt/matthew/28.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And they having come quickly from the tomb, with fear and great joy, ran to announce to his disciples.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/matthew/28.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And they went out quickly from the sepulchre with fear and great joy, running to tell his disciples. <a href="/cpdv/matthew/28.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And they went out of the tomb quickly, with fear and in great joy, running to announce it to his disciples. <a href="/nabre/matthew/28.htm">New American Bible</a> Then they went away quickly from the tomb, fearful yet overjoyed, and ran to announce this to his disciples. <a href="/nrsvce/matthew/28.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> So they left the tomb quickly with fear and great joy, and ran to tell his disciples.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/matthew/28.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And they went away hurriedly from the tomb with fear and with great joy, running to tell his disciples. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/matthew/28.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And they went quickly from the tomb with fear and with great joy, and they ran to tell his disciples.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/matthew/28.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And they went out quickly from the sepulcher, with fear and great joy, and ran to tell his disciples. <a href="/godbey/matthew/28.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And having come out quickly from the sepulcher with fear and great joy, they were running to tell His disciples. <a href="/haweis/matthew/28.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And they went out quickly from the sepulchre with fear, and great joy; and ran to carry the tidings to his disciples. <a href="/mace/matthew/28.htm">Mace New Testament</a> And they instantly left the sepulchre, with fear and joy, and ran to carry his disciples this good news. <a href="/wey/matthew/28.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> They quickly left the tomb and ran, still terrified but full of unspeakable joy, to carry the news to His disciples. <a href="/worrell/matthew/28.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And, departing quickly from the sepulchre, with fear and great joy, they ran to announce it to His disciples. <a href="/worsley/matthew/28.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And they went immediately from the sepulchre, with fear, and great joy, and ran to tell his disciples. <a href="/parallel/matthew/28-8.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/hriiyJYqzvc?start=9145" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/matthew/28.htm">The Resurrection</a> …7Then go quickly and tell His disciples, ‘He has risen from the dead and is going ahead of you into Galilee. There you will see Him.’ See, I have told you.” 8<a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: Kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">So</a> <a href="/greek/565.htm" title="565: apelthousai (V-APA-NFP) -- From apo and erchomai; to go off, aside or behind, literally or figuratively.">they hurried away</a> <a href="/greek/5035.htm" title="5035: tachy (Adv) -- Quickly, speedily. Neuter singular of tachus; shortly, i.e. Without delay, soon, or suddenly, or readily."></a> <a href="/greek/575.htm" title="575: apo (Prep) -- From, away from. A primary particle; off, i.e. Away, in various senses.">from</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GNS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/3419.htm" title="3419: mnēmeiou (N-GNS) -- A tomb, sepulcher, monument. From mneme; a remembrance, i.e. Cenotaph.">tomb</a> <a href="/greek/3326.htm" title="3326: meta (Prep) -- (a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives. ">in</a> <a href="/greek/5401.htm" title="5401: phobou (N-GMS) -- (a) fear, terror, alarm, (b) the object or cause of fear, (c) reverence, respect. From a primary phebomai; alarm or fright.">fear</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/3173.htm" title="3173: megalēs (Adj-GFS) -- Large, great, in the widest sense. ">great</a> <a href="/greek/5479.htm" title="5479: charas (N-GFS) -- Joy, gladness, a source of joy. From chairo; cheerfulness, i.e. Calm delight.">joy,</a> <a href="/greek/5143.htm" title="5143: edramon (V-AIA-3P) -- Apparently a primary verb; which uses dremo drem'-o as alternate in certain tenses; to run or walk hastily.">and ran</a> <a href="/greek/518.htm" title="518: apangeilai (V-ANA) -- To report (from one place to another), bring a report, announce, declare. From apo and the base of aggelos; to announce.">to tell</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autou (PPro-GM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">His</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tois (Art-DMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/3101.htm" title="3101: mathētais (N-DMP) -- A learner, disciple, pupil. From manthano; a learner, i.e. Pupil.">disciples.</a> 9Suddenly Jesus met them and said, “Greetings!” They came to Him, grasped His feet, and worshiped Him.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/mark/16-8.htm">Mark 16:8</a> So the women left the tomb and ran away, trembling and bewildered. And in their fear they did not say a word to anyone. <a href="/luke/24-9.htm">Luke 24:9-11</a> And when they returned from the tomb, they reported all these things to the Eleven and to all the others. / It was Mary Magdalene, Joanna, Mary the mother of James, and the other women with them who told this to the apostles. / But their words seemed like nonsense to them, and they did not believe the women. <a href="/john/20-1.htm">John 20:1-2</a> Early on the first day of the week, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene went to the tomb and saw that the stone had been removed from the entrance. / So she came running to Simon Peter and the other disciple, the one whom Jesus loved. “They have taken the Lord out of the tomb,” she said, “and we do not know where they have put Him!” <a href="/matthew/28-5.htm">Matthew 28:5-7</a> But the angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. / He is not here; He has risen, just as He said! Come, see the place where He lay. / Then go quickly and tell His disciples, ‘He has risen from the dead and is going ahead of you into Galilee. There you will see Him.’ See, I have told you.” <a href="/mark/16-5.htm">Mark 16:5-7</a> When they entered the tomb, they saw a young man dressed in a white robe sitting on the right side, and they were alarmed. / But he said to them, “Do not be alarmed. You are looking for Jesus the Nazarene, who was crucified. He has risen! He is not here! See the place where they put Him. / But go, tell His disciples and Peter, ‘He is going ahead of you into Galilee. There you will see Him, just as He told you.’” <a href="/luke/24-22.htm">Luke 24:22-24</a> Furthermore, some of our women astounded us. They were at the tomb early this morning, / but they did not find His body. They came and told us they had seen a vision of angels, who said that Jesus was alive. / Then some of our companions went to the tomb and found it just as the women had described. But Him they did not see.” <a href="/john/20-18.htm">John 20:18</a> Mary Magdalene went and announced to the disciples, “I have seen the Lord!” And she told them what He had said to her. <a href="/matthew/28-10.htm">Matthew 28:10</a> “Do not be afraid,” said Jesus. “Go and tell My brothers to go to Galilee. There they will see Me.” <a href="/mark/16-10.htm">Mark 16:10</a> She went and told those who had been with Him, who were mourning and weeping. <a href="/luke/24-36.htm">Luke 24:36-37</a> While they were describing these events, Jesus Himself stood among them and said, “Peace be with you.” / But they were startled and frightened, thinking they had seen a spirit. <a href="/john/20-19.htm">John 20:19-20</a> It was the first day of the week, and that very evening, while the disciples were together with the doors locked for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them. “Peace be with you!” He said to them. / After He had said this, He showed them His hands and His side. The disciples rejoiced when they saw the Lord. <a href="/isaiah/52-7.htm">Isaiah 52:7</a> How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news, who proclaim peace, who bring good tidings, who proclaim salvation, who say to Zion, “Your God reigns!” <a href="/psalms/2-11.htm">Psalm 2:11</a> Serve the LORD with fear, and rejoice with trembling. <a href="/psalms/119-162.htm">Psalm 119:162</a> I rejoice in Your promise like one who finds great spoil. <a href="/proverbs/3-25.htm">Proverbs 3:25-26</a> Do not fear sudden danger or the ruin that overtakes the wicked, / for the LORD will be your confidence and will keep your foot from the snare.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And they departed quickly from the sepulcher with fear and great joy; and did run to bring his disciples word.with.<a href="/ezra/3-12.htm">Ezra 3:12,13</a> But many of the priests and Levites and chief of the fathers, who were ancient men, that had seen the first house, when the foundation of this house was laid before their eyes, wept with a loud voice; and many shouted aloud for joy: … <a href="/psalms/2-11.htm">Psalm 2:11</a> Serve the LORD with fear, and rejoice with trembling.<a href="/mark/16-8.htm">Mark 16:8</a> And they went out quickly, and fled from the sepulchre; for they trembled and were amazed: neither said they any thing to any man; for they were afraid.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/matthew/28-5.htm">Afraid</a> <a href="/matthew/27-32.htm">Carry</a> <a href="/matthew/27-60.htm">Departed</a> <a href="/matthew/28-7.htm">Disciples</a> <a href="/matthew/28-5.htm">Fear</a> <a href="/matthew/27-53.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/matthew/27-48.htm">Full</a> <a href="/matthew/28-2.htm">Great</a> <a href="/jonah/4-2.htm">Hurried</a> <a href="/matthew/25-23.htm">Joy</a> <a href="/matthew/28-7.htm">News</a> <a href="/matthew/28-7.htm">Quickly</a> <a href="/matthew/27-48.htm">Ran</a> <a href="/matthew/14-1.htm">Report</a> <a href="/matthew/27-48.htm">Run</a> <a href="/matthew/28-1.htm">Sepulcher</a> <a href="/matthew/28-1.htm">Sepulchre</a> <a href="/matthew/27-54.htm">Terrified</a> <a href="/matthew/28-1.htm">Tomb</a> <a href="/1_peter/1-8.htm">Unspeakable</a> <a href="/matthew/28-5.htm">Women</a> <a href="/matthew/27-19.htm">Word</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/matthew/28-10.htm">Afraid</a> <a href="/mark/3-27.htm">Carry</a> <a href="/mark/1-35.htm">Departed</a> <a href="/matthew/28-9.htm">Disciples</a> <a href="/matthew/28-10.htm">Fear</a> <a href="/mark/1-5.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/mark/1-22.htm">Full</a> <a href="/mark/1-26.htm">Great</a> <a href="/mark/6-25.htm">Hurried</a> <a href="/mark/4-16.htm">Joy</a> <a href="/mark/1-1.htm">News</a> <a href="/mark/1-28.htm">Quickly</a> <a href="/mark/5-6.htm">Ran</a> <a href="/matthew/28-14.htm">Report</a> <a href="/mark/6-55.htm">Run</a> <a href="/mark/15-46.htm">Sepulcher</a> <a href="/mark/15-46.htm">Sepulchre</a> <a href="/mark/4-41.htm">Terrified</a> <a href="/mark/6-29.htm">Tomb</a> <a href="/romans/7-13.htm">Unspeakable</a> <a href="/matthew/28-11.htm">Women</a> <a href="/matthew/28-9.htm">Word</a><div class="vheading2">Matthew 28</div>1. <a href="/matthew/28-1.htm">Christ's resurrection is declared by an angel to the women.</a> 9. <a href="/matthew/28-9.htm">He himself appears unto them.</a> 11. <a href="/matthew/28-11.htm">The chief priests pay the soldiers to say that he was stolen out of his tomb.</a> 16. <a href="/matthew/28-16.htm">Christ appears to his disciples,</a> 18. <a href="/matthew/28-18.htm">and sends them to baptize and teach all nations.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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Their immediate reaction was to leave quickly, indicating the urgency and importance of the event. The tomb, located outside Jerusalem, was a new tomb belonging to Joseph of Arimathea. The act of hurrying away signifies the profound impact of the resurrection, a pivotal moment in Christian faith, fulfilling Jesus' prophecy of rising on the third day (<a href="/matthew/16-21.htm">Matthew 16:21</a>).in fear and great joy The emotions of fear and joy reflect a complex response to the divine encounter. Fear, in this context, is a reverential awe rather than terror, acknowledging the supernatural event they witnessed. Great joy signifies the fulfillment of Jesus' promises and the hope of eternal life. This duality of emotions is common in biblical theophanies, where human beings encounter the divine (e.g., <a href="/isaiah/6-5.htm">Isaiah 6:5</a>, <a href="/luke/2-9.htm">Luke 2:9-10</a>).and ran to tell His disciples The women were entrusted with the message of the resurrection, highlighting their role as the first evangelists. This act of running to tell the disciples underscores the urgency and importance of the resurrection news. The disciples, who were in hiding due to fear of persecution, needed this confirmation to strengthen their faith and prepare for their mission. This moment fulfills Jesus' earlier instructions to spread the Gospel (<a href="/matthew/28-19.htm">Matthew 28:19-20</a>) and sets the stage for the Great Commission.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/t/the_women.htm">The Women</a> The verse refers to the women who visited Jesus' tomb. These women, including Mary Magdalene and the other Mary, were the first to witness the empty tomb and the angel's message of Jesus' resurrection. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_tomb.htm">The Tomb</a> The place where Jesus was laid after His crucifixion. The empty tomb is a central symbol of the resurrection, signifying Jesus' victory over death. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_disciples.htm">The Disciples</a> The followers of Jesus who were to receive the news of His resurrection. The women were instructed to inform them, marking the beginning of the spread of the resurrection message. 4. <a href="/topical/f/fear_and_great_joy.htm">Fear and Great Joy</a> The emotions experienced by the women. "Fear" (Greek: phobos) can denote reverence and awe, while "great joy" (Greek: chara) reflects the overwhelming happiness of the resurrection news. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_angel's_message.htm">The Angel's Message</a> Prior to this verse, an angel had appeared to the women, announcing Jesus' resurrection and instructing them to tell the disciples.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_women_in_the_resurrection_narrative.htm">The Role of Women in the Resurrection Narrative</a> The women were the first to witness and proclaim the resurrection, highlighting their significant role in God's plan and the early church. <a href="/topical/t/the_dual_emotions_of_fear_and_joy.htm">The Dual Emotions of Fear and Joy</a> Experiencing fear and joy simultaneously is a natural response to encountering the divine. Believers today can relate to this mix of emotions in their faith journey. <a href="/topical/t/the_urgency_of_the_resurrection_message.htm">The Urgency of the Resurrection Message</a> The women "ran to tell" the disciples, emphasizing the urgency and importance of sharing the gospel message with others. <a href="/topical/f/faith_in_the_face_of_uncertainty.htm">Faith in the Face of Uncertainty</a> Despite their fear, the women acted in faith. Believers are encouraged to trust and obey God's instructions even when the future is uncertain. <a href="/topical/t/the_transformative_power_of_the_resurrection.htm">The Transformative Power of the Resurrection</a> The resurrection is central to Christian faith, offering hope and transformation. Believers are called to live in the light of this truth.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_matthew_28.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Matthew 28</a> <a href="/q/how_many_saw_jesus_post-resurrection.htm">How many witnessed Jesus after His resurrection?</a> <a href="/q/what_is_satanic_ritual_abuse.htm">How many witnessed Jesus after His resurrection?</a> <a href="/q/what's_the_bible's_view_on_joy.htm">What is the Bible's perspective on joy?</a> <a href="/q/does_john_20_1-8_conflict_with_other_gospels.htm">Does the “beloved disciple’s” deeper insight in John 20:1–8 conflict with other Gospel depictions of the apostles’ understanding? </a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/matthew/28.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(8) They departed quickly.--It is natural that independent narratives, given long years afterwards, of what had passed in the agitation of "fear and great joy "should present seeming, or even real, discrepancies as well as coincidences. The discrepancies, such as they are, at any rate, show that the narratives were independent. The best solution of the questions presented by a comparison of the Gospel narrative at this stage is that Mary Magdalene ran eagerly to tell Peter and John, leaving the other Mary and Joanna (<a href="/luke/24-10.htm" title="It was Mary Magdalene and Joanna, and Mary the mother of James, and other women that were with them, which told these things to the apostles.">Luke 24:10</a>), and then followed in the rear of the two disciples (<a href="/john/20-2.htm" title="Then she runs, and comes to Simon Peter, and to the other disciple, whom Jesus loved, and said to them, They have taken away the LORD out of the sepulcher, and we know not where they have laid him.">John 20:2</a>). Then when they had left, the Lord showed Himself first to her (<a href="/john/20-14.htm" title="And when she had thus said, she turned herself back, and saw Jesus standing, and knew not that it was Jesus.">John 20:14</a>), and then to the others (<a href="/matthew/28-9.htm" title="And as they went to tell his disciples, behold, Jesus met them, saying, All hail. And they came and held him by the feet, and worshipped him.">Matthew 28:9</a>), whom she had by that time joined, and then they all hastened together to tell the rest of the disciples.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/matthew/28.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 8. - They departed (ἐξελθοῦσαι, better ἀπελθοῦσαι) quickly from the sepulchre. At the angel's invitation (ver. 6), they, or some of them, had entered into the inner chamber of the tomb (<a href="/luke/24-3.htm">Luke 24:3</a>), and now came hurrying out. With fear and great joy. With a mixture of emotions - fear at the sight of the heavenly visitant, the supernatural presence, and joy at the assurance that their beloved Master had risen again, having burst the bonds of death. Did run. They did as they were bidden with all possible speed, acting as heralds of good tidings to the disconsolate disciples. <a href="/commentaries/matthew/28-8.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>So Καὶ (Kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. they hurried away ἀπελθοῦσαι (apelthousai) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_565.htm">Strong's 565: </a> From apo and erchomai; to go off, aside or behind, literally or figuratively. from ἀπὸ (apo) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_575.htm">Strong's 575: </a> From, away from. A primary particle; 'off, ' i.e. Away, in various senses. the τοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. tomb μνημείου (mnēmeiou) Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3419.htm">Strong's 3419: </a> A tomb, sepulcher, monument. From mneme; a remembrance, i.e. Cenotaph. in μετὰ (meta) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_3326.htm">Strong's 3326: </a> (a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives. fear φόβου (phobou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5401.htm">Strong's 5401: </a> (a) fear, terror, alarm, (b) the object or cause of fear, (c) reverence, respect. From a primary phebomai; alarm or fright. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. great μεγάλης (megalēs) Adjective - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3173.htm">Strong's 3173: </a> Large, great, in the widest sense. joy, χαρᾶς (charas) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5479.htm">Strong's 5479: </a> Joy, gladness, a source of joy. From chairo; cheerfulness, i.e. Calm delight. [and] ran ἔδραμον (edramon) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_5143.htm">Strong's 5143: </a> Apparently a primary verb; which uses dremo drem'-o as alternate in certain tenses; to run or walk hastily. to tell ἀπαγγεῖλαι (apangeilai) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_518.htm">Strong's 518: </a> To report (from one place to another), bring a report, announce, declare. From apo and the base of aggelos; to announce. His αὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. disciples. μαθηταῖς (mathētais) Noun - Dative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3101.htm">Strong's 3101: </a> A learner, disciple, pupil. 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