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They came to him, clasped his feet and worshiped him. <a href="/nlt/matthew/28.htm">New Living Translation</a> And as they went, Jesus met them and greeted them. And they ran to him, grasped his feet, and worshiped him. <a href="/esv/matthew/28.htm">English Standard Version</a> And behold, Jesus met them and said, “Greetings!” And they came up and took hold of his feet and worshiped him. <a href="/bsb/matthew/28.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Suddenly Jesus met them and said, “Greetings!” They came to Him, grasped His feet, and worshiped Him. <a href="/blb/matthew/28.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And behold, Jesus met them, saying, "Greetings!" And having approached, they took hold of His feet and worshiped Him. <a href="/kjv/matthew/28.htm">King James Bible</a> 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. <a href="/nkjv/matthew/28.htm">New King James Version</a> And as they went to tell His disciples, behold, Jesus met them, saying, “Rejoice!” So they came and held Him by the feet and worshiped Him. <a href="/nasb_/matthew/28.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And behold, Jesus met them and said, “Rejoice!” And they came up and took hold of His feet, and worshiped Him. <a href="/nasb/matthew/28.htm">NASB 1995</a> And behold, Jesus met them and greeted them. And they came up and took hold of His feet and worshiped Him. <a href="/nasb77/matthew/28.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And behold, Jesus met them and greeted them. And they came up and took hold of His feet and worshiped Him. <a href="/lsb/matthew/28.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And behold, Jesus met them and said, “Greetings!” And they came up and took hold of His feet and worshiped Him. <a href="/amp/matthew/28.htm">Amplified Bible</a> And as they went, suddenly, Jesus met them, saying, “Rejoice!” And they went to Him and took hold of His feet [in homage] and worshiped Him [as the Messiah]. <a href="/csb/matthew/28.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Just then Jesus met them and said, “Greetings! ” They came up, took hold of his feet, and worshiped him. <a href="/hcsb/matthew/28.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Just then Jesus met them and said, &#8220Good morning!&#8221 They came up, took hold of His feet, and worshiped Him. <a href="/asv/matthew/28.htm">American Standard Version</a> And behold, Jesus met them, saying, All hail. And they came and took hold of his feet, and worshipped him. <a href="/cev/matthew/28.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Suddenly Jesus met them and greeted them. They went near him, held on to his feet, and worshiped him. <a href="/erv/matthew/28.htm">English Revised Version</a> And behold, Jesus met them, saying, All hail. And they came and took hold of his feet, and worshipped him. <a href="/gwt/matthew/28.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Suddenly, Jesus met them and greeted them. They went up to him, bowed down to worship him, and took hold of his feet. <a href="/gnt/matthew/28.htm">Good News Translation</a> Suddenly Jesus met them and said, "Peace be with you." They came up to him, took hold of his feet, and worshiped him. <a href="/isv/matthew/28.htm">International Standard Version</a> Suddenly, Jesus met them and said, "Greetings!" They went up to him, took hold of his feet, and worshipped him. <a href="/msb/matthew/28.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> And as they were going to tell His disciples, suddenly Jesus met them and said, ?Greetings!? They came to Him, grasped His feet, and worshiped Him. <a href="/net/matthew/28.htm">NET Bible</a> But Jesus met them, saying, "Greetings!" They came to him, held on to his feet and worshiped him. <a href="/nheb/matthew/28.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> And look, Jesus met them, saying, "Rejoice." They came and took hold of his feet, and worshiped him. <a href="/wbt/matthew/28.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And as they were going to tell his disciples, behold, Jesus met them, saying, All hail. And they came, and held him by the feet, and worshiped him. <a href="/wey/matthew/28.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> And then suddenly they saw Jesus coming to meet them. "Peace be to you," He said. And they came and clasped His feet, bowing to the ground before Him. <a href="/web/matthew/28.htm">World English Bible</a> As they went to tell his disciples, behold, Jesus met them, saying, “Rejoice!” They came and took hold of his feet, and worshiped him. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/matthew/28.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and as they were going to tell His disciples, then behold, Jesus met them, saying, “Greetings!” And having come near, they laid hold of His feet, and worshiped Him. <a href="/blb/matthew/28.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And behold, Jesus met them, saying, "Greetings!" And having approached, they took hold of His feet and worshiped Him. <a href="/ylt/matthew/28.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and as they were going to tell to his disciples, then lo, Jesus met them, saying, 'Hail!' and they having come near, laid hold of his feet, and did bow to him. <a href="/slt/matthew/28.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And as they were going to announce to his disciples, behold, Jesus met them, saying, Rejoice ye. And they having come, held his feet firmly, and worshipped him.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/matthew/28.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And behold Jesus met them, saying: All hail. But they came up and took hold of his feet, and adored him. <a href="/cpdv/matthew/28.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And behold, Jesus met them, saying, “Hail.” But they drew near and took hold of his feet, and they adored him. <a href="/nabre/matthew/28.htm">New American Bible</a> And behold, Jesus met them on their way and greeted them. They approached, embraced his feet, and did him homage. <a href="/nrsvce/matthew/28.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Suddenly Jesus met them and said, “Greetings!” And they came to him, took hold of his feet, and worshiped him.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/matthew/28.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And behold, Jesus met them, and said to them, Peace be to you. And they came up and laid hold of his feet, and worshipped him. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/matthew/28.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And behold, Yeshua met them and he said to them, “Peace to you”, but they came and held his feet and they worshiped him.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/matthew/28.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And as they were going to tell his disciples, behold, Jesus met them, saying: Hail! And they came and laid hold of his feet, and worshiped him. <a href="/godbey/matthew/28.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And behold, Jesus met them, saying, <FR>Hail.<Fr> And they having come forward, took hold of His feet, and worshiped Him. <a href="/haweis/matthew/28.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And as they were going to tell the disciples, then behold Jesus met them saying, Hail! And they came and held him by the feet, and worshipped him. <a href="/mace/matthew/28.htm">Mace New Testament</a> as they were making the way to his disciples, Jesus himself met them, and said, I salute you, and they came, and embraced his feet, and worshipped him. <a href="/wey/matthew/28.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> And then suddenly they saw Jesus coming to meet them. "Peace be to you," He said. And they came and clasped His feet, bowing to the ground before Him. <a href="/worrell/matthew/28.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And, behold, Jesus met them, saying, <FR>"Rejoice!"<Fr> And they, coming to Him, held His feet, and worshiped Him. <a href="/worsley/matthew/28.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And as they were going to tell his disciples, behold, Jesus met them and said, <FR>God save you.<Fr> And they drew near and embraced his feet, and worshipped Him. <a href="/parallel/matthew/28-9.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=9153" 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> …8So they hurried away from the tomb in fear and great joy, and ran to tell His disciples. 9<a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">Suddenly</a> <a href="/greek/2400.htm" title="2400: idou (V-AMA-2S) -- See! Lo! Behold! Look! Second person singular imperative middle voice of eido; used as imperative lo!"></a> <a href="/greek/2424.htm" title="2424: Iēsous (N-NMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.">Jesus</a> <a href="/greek/5221.htm" title="5221: hypēntēsen (V-AIA-3S) -- To meet, go to meet. From hupo and a derivative of anti; to go opposite under, i.e. To encounter, fall in with.">met</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autais (PPro-DF3P) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">them</a> <a href="/greek/3004.htm" title="3004: legōn (V-PPA-NMS) -- (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. ">and said,</a> <a href="/greek/5463.htm" title="5463: Chairete (V-PMA-2P) -- A primary verb; to be cheer ful, i.e. Calmly happy or well-off; impersonally, especially as salutation, be well.">“Greetings!” </a> <a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc."></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hai (Art-NFP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/4334.htm" title="4334: proselthousai (V-APA-NFP) -- From pros and erchomai; to approach, i.e. come near, visit, or worship, assent to.">They came to Him,</a> <a href="/greek/2902.htm" title="2902: ekratēsan (V-AIA-3P) -- From kratos; to use strength, i.e. Seize or retain.">grasped</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: tous (Art-AMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/4228.htm" title="4228: podas (N-AMP) -- The foot. A primary word; a foot.">feet,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/4352.htm" title="4352: prosekynēsan (V-AIA-3P) -- From pros and a probable derivative of kuon; to fawn or crouch to, i.e. prostrate oneself in homage.">worshiped</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autō (PPro-DM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">Him.</a> 10“Do not be afraid,” said Jesus. “Go and tell My brothers to go to Galilee. There they will see Me.”…<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="/john/20-14.htm">John 20:14-18</a> When she had said this, she turned around and saw Jesus standing there. But she did not recognize that it was Jesus. / “Woman, why are you weeping?” Jesus asked. “Whom are you seeking?” Thinking He was the gardener, she said, “Sir, if you have carried Him off, tell me where you have put Him, and I will get Him.” / Jesus said to her, “Mary.” She turned and said to Him in Hebrew, “Rabboni!” (which means “Teacher”). ... <a href="/luke/24-36.htm">Luke 24:36-43</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. / “Why are you troubled,” Jesus asked, “and why do doubts arise in your hearts? ... <a href="/mark/16-9.htm">Mark 16:9-11</a> Early on the first day of the week, after Jesus had risen, He appeared first to Mary Magdalene, from whom He had driven out seven demons. / She went and told those who had been with Him, who were mourning and weeping. / And when they heard that Jesus was alive and she had seen Him, they did not believe it. <a href="/john/20-19.htm">John 20:19-23</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. / Again Jesus said to them, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent Me, so also I am sending you.” ... <a href="/luke/24-1.htm">Luke 24:1-12</a> On the first day of the week, very early in the morning, the women came to the tomb, bringing the spices they had prepared. / They found the stone rolled away from the tomb, / but when they entered, they did not find the body of the Lord Jesus. ... <a href="/mark/16-1.htm">Mark 16:1-8</a> When the Sabbath was over, Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome bought spices so they could go and anoint the body of Jesus. / Very early on the first day of the week, just after sunrise, they went to the tomb. / They were asking one another, “Who will roll away the stone from the entrance of the tomb?” ... <a href="/john/20-1.htm">John 20:1-10</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!” / Then Peter and the other disciple set out for the tomb. ... <a href="/luke/24-13.htm">Luke 24:13-35</a> That same day two of them were going to a village called Emmaus, about seven miles from Jerusalem. / They were talking with each other about everything that had happened. / And as they talked and deliberated, Jesus Himself came up and walked along with them. ... <a href="/john/21-1.htm">John 21:1-14</a> Later, by the Sea of Tiberias, Jesus again revealed Himself to the disciples. He made Himself known in this way: / Simon Peter, Thomas called Didymus, Nathanael from Cana in Galilee, the sons of Zebedee, and two other disciples were together. / Simon Peter told them, “I am going fishing.” “We will go with you,” they said. So they went out and got into the boat, but caught nothing that night. ... <a href="/acts/1-3.htm">Acts 1:3</a> After His suffering, He presented Himself to them with many convincing proofs that He was alive. He appeared to them over a span of forty days and spoke about the kingdom of God. <a href="/1_corinthians/15-5.htm">1 Corinthians 15:5-8</a> and that He appeared to Cephas and then to the Twelve. / After that, He appeared to more than five hundred brothers at once, most of whom are still living, though some have fallen asleep. / Then He appeared to James, then to all the apostles. ... <a href="/matthew/28-16.htm">Matthew 28:16-20</a> Meanwhile, the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain Jesus had designated. / When they saw Him, they worshiped Him, but some doubted. / Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me. ... <a href="/isaiah/53-10.htm">Isaiah 53:10-12</a> Yet it was the LORD’s will to crush Him and to cause Him to suffer; and when His soul is made a guilt offering, He will see His offspring, He will prolong His days, and the good pleasure of the LORD will prosper in His hand. / After the anguish of His soul, He will see the light of life and be satisfied. By His knowledge My righteous Servant will justify many, and He will bear their iniquities. / Therefore I will allot Him a portion with the great, and He will divide the spoils with the strong, because He has poured out His life unto death, and He was numbered with the transgressors. Yet He bore the sin of many and made intercession for the transgressors. <a href="/psalms/16-10.htm">Psalm 16:10-11</a> For You will not abandon my soul to Sheol, nor will You let Your Holy One see decay. / You have made known to me the path of life; You will fill me with joy in Your presence, with eternal pleasures at Your right hand. <a href="/hosea/6-2.htm">Hosea 6:2</a> After two days He will revive us; on the third day He will raise us up, that we may live in His presence.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>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.as.<a href="/isaiah/64-5.htm">Isaiah 64:5</a> Thou meetest him that rejoiceth and worketh righteousness, those that remember thee in thy ways: behold, thou art wroth; for we have sinned: in those is continuance, and we shall be saved.<a href="/mark/16-9.htm">Mark 16:9,10</a> Now when Jesus was risen early the first day of the week, he appeared first to Mary Magdalene, out of whom he had cast seven devils… <a href="/john/20-14.htm">John 20:14-16</a> And when she had thus said, she turned herself back, and saw Jesus standing, and knew not that it was Jesus… All hail.<a href="/luke/1-28.htm">Luke 1:28</a> And the angel came in unto her, and said, Hail, thou that art highly favoured, the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women.<a href="/john/20-19.htm">John 20:19</a> Then the same day at evening, being the first day of the week, when the doors were shut where the disciples were assembled for fear of the Jews, came Jesus and stood in the midst, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you.<a href="/2_corinthians/13-11.htm">2 Corinthians 13:11</a> Finally, brethren, farewell. Be perfect, be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace; and the God of love and peace shall be with you.and held.<a href="/songs/3-3.htm">Song of Solomon 3:3,4</a> The watchmen that go about the city found me: to whom I said, Saw ye him whom my soul loveth? … <a href="/luke/7-38.htm">Luke 7:38</a> And stood at his feet behind him weeping, and began to wash his feet with tears, and did wipe them with the hairs of her head, and kissed his feet, and anointed them with the ointment.<a href="/john/12-3.htm">John 12:3</a> Then took Mary a pound of ointment of spikenard, very costly, and anointed the feet of Jesus, and wiped his feet with her hair: and the house was filled with the odour of the ointment.worshipped.<a href="/matthew/28-17.htm">Matthew 28:17</a> And when they saw him, they worshipped him: but some doubted.<a href="/matthew/14-33.htm">Matthew 14:33</a> Then they that were in the ship came and worshipped him, saying, Of a truth thou art the Son of God.<a href="/luke/24-52.htm">Luke 24:52</a> And they worshipped him, and returned to Jerusalem with great joy:<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/matthew/27-29.htm">Bowing</a> <a href="/matthew/28-8.htm">Disciples</a> <a href="/matthew/22-44.htm">Feet</a> <a href="/matthew/26-13.htm">Glad</a> <a href="/matthew/23-7.htm">Greeted</a> <a href="/matthew/26-49.htm">Greetings</a> <a href="/matthew/27-8.htm">Ground</a> <a href="/matthew/27-29.htm">Hail</a> <a href="/matthew/27-24.htm">Hands</a> <a href="/matthew/26-63.htm">Held</a> <a href="/matthew/26-57.htm">Hold</a> <a href="/matthew/28-5.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/matthew/25-6.htm">Meet</a> <a href="/matthew/27-32.htm">Met</a> <a href="/matthew/26-63.htm">Peace</a> <a href="/matthew/5-12.htm">Rejoice</a> <a href="/matthew/17-3.htm">Suddenly</a> <a href="/matthew/27-65.htm">Way</a> <a href="/matthew/28-8.htm">Word</a> <a href="/matthew/20-20.htm">Worship</a> <a href="/matthew/18-26.htm">Worshiped</a> <a href="/matthew/18-26.htm">Worshipped</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/mark/15-19.htm">Bowing</a> <a href="/matthew/28-13.htm">Disciples</a> <a href="/mark/1-31.htm">Feet</a> <a href="/mark/1-1.htm">Glad</a> <a href="/mark/9-15.htm">Greeted</a> <a href="/mark/12-38.htm">Greetings</a> <a href="/mark/4-5.htm">Ground</a> <a href="/mark/15-18.htm">Hail</a> <a href="/mark/5-23.htm">Hands</a> <a href="/matthew/28-12.htm">Held</a> <a href="/mark/1-25.htm">Hold</a> <a href="/matthew/28-10.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/matthew/28-16.htm">Meet</a> <a href="/matthew/28-12.htm">Met</a> <a href="/mark/1-25.htm">Peace</a> <a href="/luke/1-14.htm">Rejoice</a> <a href="/mark/9-8.htm">Suddenly</a> <a href="/matthew/28-11.htm">Way</a> <a href="/matthew/28-10.htm">Word</a> <a href="/matthew/28-17.htm">Worship</a> <a href="/matthew/28-17.htm">Worshiped</a> <a href="/matthew/28-17.htm">Worshipped</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'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/matthew/28.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/matthew/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/matthew/28.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Suddenly Jesus met them This phrase highlights the unexpected and miraculous nature of Jesus' appearance to the women. It underscores the reality of the resurrection, as Jesus physically meets them on their way. This encounter fulfills His promise of rising on the third day (<a href="/matthew/16-21.htm">Matthew 16:21</a>). The suddenness emphasizes the divine intervention and the fulfillment of prophecy, as seen in <a href="/isaiah/53-10.htm">Isaiah 53:10-12</a>, where the suffering servant is promised life after death.and said, “Greetings!” The greeting is simple yet profound, indicating peace and reassurance. In the cultural context, such a greeting would be customary, but coming from the risen Christ, it carries deeper significance. It signifies the restoration of relationship and the beginning of a new era. This echoes the angelic announcement of peace at Jesus' birth (<a href="/luke/2-14.htm">Luke 2:14</a>), now fulfilled in His victory over death.They came to Him The women’s approach to Jesus demonstrates their faith and devotion. In the context of first-century Judea, women were not typically considered reliable witnesses, yet they are the first to see the risen Lord. This highlights the inclusivity of the Gospel and the breaking of societal norms, as seen in <a href="/galatians/3-28.htm">Galatians 3:28</a>, where all are one in Christ.grasped His feet Grasping His feet signifies both the physical reality of the resurrection and an act of submission and reverence. In ancient Near Eastern culture, touching the feet of a superior was a sign of respect and humility. This act confirms that Jesus is not a ghost or vision but has a tangible, resurrected body, as further evidenced in <a href="/luke/24-39.htm">Luke 24:39</a>.and worshiped Him The worship of Jesus by the women is a recognition of His divinity and messianic identity. Worship is reserved for God alone, and their response affirms Jesus as Lord and God, fulfilling Thomas's later declaration in <a href="/john/20-28.htm">John 20:28</a>. This act of worship connects to Old Testament prophecies of the Messiah being worshiped, such as in <a href="/psalms/22-27.htm">Psalm 22:27-28</a>, and foreshadows the universal worship of Christ in <a href="/philippians/2-10.htm">Philippians 2:10-11</a>.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a> The resurrected Christ who appears to the women after His resurrection, affirming His victory over death. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_women.htm">The Women</a> Likely Mary Magdalene and the other Mary, who were the first to witness the resurrected Jesus and were tasked with informing the disciples. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_meeting.htm">The Meeting</a> This event occurs as the women are on their way to tell the disciples about the empty tomb, highlighting the immediacy and personal nature of Jesus' resurrection appearances.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_reality_of_the_resurrection.htm">The Reality of the Resurrection</a> The physical appearance of Jesus to the women underscores the bodily resurrection, a cornerstone of Christian faith. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_women_in_the_resurrection_narrative.htm">The Role of Women in the Resurrection Narrative</a> The women are the first to see and worship the risen Christ, highlighting their important role in the early church and the spread of the Gospel. <a href="/topical/w/worship_as_a_response_to_jesus.htm">Worship as a Response to Jesus</a> The immediate reaction of the women is to worship, demonstrating the appropriate response to encountering the risen Lord. <a href="/topical/t/the_personal_nature_of_jesus'_appearances.htm">The Personal Nature of Jesus' Appearances</a> Jesus meets the women personally, showing His care and the personal relationship He offers to His followers. <a href="/topical/t/the_commission_to_share_the_good_news.htm">The Commission to Share the Good News</a> The women are tasked with telling the disciples, illustrating the call for all believers to share the message of the resurrection.<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/did_people_worship_jesus.htm">Did people worship Jesus?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_'overcome_by_the_blood'_mean.htm">What were the teachings of Jesus?</a> <a href="/q/how_to_reconcile_1_cor_15_5-7_with_gospels.htm">How do we reconcile apparent inconsistencies between 1 Corinthians 15:5–7 and the various Gospel accounts of Jesus’ resurrection appearances? </a> <a href="/q/do_you_agree_or_disagree.htm">Do you agree or disagree?</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>(9) All hail.--Literally, rejoice. The word was probably our Lord's wonted greeting to the company of devout women, and though used in homage, real or derisive, as in <a href="/matthew/27-29.htm" title="And when they had platted a crown of thorns, they put it on his head, and a reed in his right hand: and they bowed the knee before him, and mocked him, saying, Hail, King of the Jews!">Matthew 27:29</a>, <a href="/john/19-3.htm" title="And said, Hail, King of the Jews! and they smote him with their hands.">John 19:3</a>, had not necessarily the solemnity which modern usage has attached to "hail." It was, we may believe, by that familiar word and tone that the other women at first recognised their Lord, as Mary Magdalene had done by His utterance of her own name.Held him by the feet.--Better, clasped His feet. Mary Magdalene had, we must remember, already heard the words "Touch Me not" (<a href="/john/20-17.htm" title="Jesus said to her, Touch me not; for I am not yet ascended to my Father: but go to my brothers, and say to them, I ascend to my Father, and your Father; and to my God, and your God.">John 20:17</a>), but, if we suppose her to have rejoined the other women, passionate and rejoicing love carried her, as it carried the others, beyond the limits of reverential obedience.Worshipped him.--The word does not necessarily imply a new form of homage. The prostration which it indicates had been practised before (<a href="/matthew/8-2.htm" title="And, behold, there came a leper and worshipped him, saying, Lord, if you will, you can make me clean.">Matthew 8:2</a>; <a href="/matthew/9-18.htm" title="While he spoke these things to them, behold, there came a certain ruler, and worshipped him, saying, My daughter is even now dead: but come and lay your hand on her, and she shall live.">Matthew 9:18</a>); though (it is right to add) by many persons not connected with the apostolic company, who came with definite petitions. It was the natural attitude of a suppliant servant before his master (<a href="/matthew/18-26.htm" title="The servant therefore fell down, and worshipped him, saying, Lord, have patience with me, and I will pay you all.">Matthew 18:26</a>). It was, perhaps, not till later that the disciples were led to feel that the attitude was one that was due to God and to the Man Christ Jesus, and to no other of the sons of men (<a href="/acts/10-26.htm" title="But Peter took him up, saying, Stand up; I myself also am a man.">Acts 10:26</a>) or angels (<a href="/revelation/22-9.htm" title="Then said he to me, See you do it not: for I am your fellow servant, and of your brothers the prophets, and of them which keep the sayings of this book: worship God.">Revelation 22:9</a>). (See Note on <a href="/matthew/28-17.htm" title="And when they saw him, they worshipped him: but some doubted.">Matthew 28:17</a>.) . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/matthew/28.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 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 their faith and love. Behold, Jesus met them, saying, All hail! Ξαίρετε: literally, Rejoice ye! This is not the usual Eastern salutation, "Peace be unto you!" but one that came with peculiar significance on their lately sorrow-stricken hearts. So he had said to his apostles, "Your sorrow shall be turned into joy" (<a href="/john/16-20.htm">John 16:20</a>), and now he made good his word. This is the only one of Christ's appearances in Jerusalem or its neighbourhood. that St. Matthew relates. They came and held him by the feet (took hold of his feet). As soon as they saw him, they went to him with glad surprise, and yet with such awe, that they could only fall down before him and tenderly clasp his feet. He had appeared before this to Mary Magdalene (<a href="/mark/16-9.htm">Mark 16:9</a>), but had not permitted her to touch him because he had not yet ascended to the Father (<a href="/john/20-17.htm">John 20:17</a>), implying thereby either that she would have other opportunities of holding converse with him, as he was not going to leave the earth immediately, and she must not detain him now; or, more probably, that the spiritual body demanded, not the touch of earthly affection, but the attitude of awe and reverence, and that all future contact would be supernatural and spiritual, realizing his presence after a heavenly and supersensuous manner by faith. But these women clung to Christ with something higher than natural, earthly affection, acknowledging his superhumanity, and he allowed them, like Thomas, to assure themselves of his corporeity by touch as well as sight. Worshipped him. They remained at his feet in profound adoration. <a href="/commentaries/matthew/28-9.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Suddenly καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. Jesus Ἰησοῦς (Iēsous) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2424.htm">Strong's 2424: </a> Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites. met ὑπήντησεν (hypēntēsen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5221.htm">Strong's 5221: </a> To meet, go to meet. From hupo and a derivative of anti; to go opposite under, i.e. To encounter, fall in with. them αὐταῖς (autais) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Feminine 3rd Person Plural <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. [and] said, λέγων (legōn) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3004.htm">Strong's 3004: </a> (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. “Greetings!” Χαίρετε (Chairete) Verb - Present Imperative Active - 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_5463.htm">Strong's 5463: </a> A primary verb; to be 'cheer'ful, i.e. Calmly happy or well-off; impersonally, especially as salutation, be well. They came to [Him], προσελθοῦσαι (proselthousai) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4334.htm">Strong's 4334: </a> From pros and erchomai; to approach, i.e. come near, visit, or worship, assent to. grasped ἐκράτησαν (ekratēsan) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2902.htm">Strong's 2902: </a> From kratos; to use strength, i.e. Seize or retain. 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. feet, πόδας (podas) Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4228.htm">Strong's 4228: </a> The foot. A primary word; a 'foot'. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. worshiped προσεκύνησαν (prosekynēsan) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4352.htm">Strong's 4352: </a> From pros and a probable derivative of kuon; to fawn or crouch to, i.e. prostrate oneself in homage. Him. αὐτῷ (autō) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. 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