John Trapp Complete Commentary - Matthew 28:8
8 And they departed quickly from the sepulchre with fear and great joy; and did run to bring his disciples word. Ver. 8. And they departed quickly ] According as they were bidden. A ready heart makes riddance of God’s work, and does it up quickly, as afraid to be taken with its task undone. Baruch repaired earnestly, and had done quickly, Nehemiah 3:30 . Alexander being asked how he had so soon overrun so many countries, answered roundly, By making quick work, by despatching and not lingering... read more
The Biblical Illustrator - Matthew 28:8
Matthew 28:8And they departed quickly from the sepulchre.Joy in the morningJust as a man who has travelled in the dark, looks back at break of day from some lofty eminence on the way that he has gone, and admires the beauty and magnificence of objects that he passed, aware only of their existence and not their claims, or even deeming them objects of fear and not of delight, so the disciples, when enlightened from above, recalled the scenes and events of their Master’s life, and rejoiced in much... read more