Matthew 28:8
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Matthew 28:8 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Matthew 28:8 is a verse from the book of Matthew in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And they departed quickly from the sepulchre with fear and great joy; and did run to bring his disciples word." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Matthew 28:8 — KJV
“And they departed quickly from the sepulchre with fear and great joy; and did run to bring his disciples word.”
— Matthew 28:8 (KJV)
Matthew 28:8 in Context — About the Book of Matthew
Matthew presents Jesus as the promised King — Israel's Messiah who fulfils the prophets line by line. It preserves the Sermon on the Mount, the Lord's Prayer, and the Great Commission. Five great teaching blocks make it the church's first discipleship manual.
Cross-References for Matthew 28:8
“And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 28:8: fear, great, joy
“After these things the word of the LORD came unto Abram in a vision, saying, Fear not, Abram: I am thy shield, and thy exceeding great reward.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 28:8: fear, great, word
“And when they were departed from him, (for they left him in great diseases,) his own servants conspired against him for the blood of the sons of Jehoiada the priest, and slew him on his bed, and he died: and they buried him in the city of David, but they buried him not in the sepulchres of the kings.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 28:8: departed, sepulchre, great
“Therefore thou shalt say this word unto them; Let mine eyes run down with tears night and day, and let them not cease: for the virgin daughter of my people is broken with a great breach, with a very grievous blow.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 28:8: great, run, word
“Ye have feared the sword; and I will bring a sword upon you, saith the Lord GOD.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 28:8: fear, bring, word
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