Matthew 28:10

"As they went to tell his disciples, behold, Jesus met them, saying, “Rejoice!” They came and took hold of his feet, and worshiped him."

Key Reflection

This encounter symbolizes the initial revelation of Christ's resurrection to His disciples, emphasizing their joy and immediate recognition of Jesus as their risen Lord. The act of taking hold of His feet and worshipping Him underscores their faith and reverence in the face of this divine confirmation.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 10. Be not afraid. The ancients, when in the presence of a heavenly being--an angel, or one who was supposed to be possessed of Divine power--were commonly struck with great fear, as well as a great sense of their unworthiness. See Lu 5:8; Jud 6:22,23; 13:21,22. The women were in like manner alarmed when they saw Jesus, believing him now peculiarly to be a Divine Being; seeing him returning from the regions of the dead; and doubtless impressed with a new consciousness that they were unworthy of being in his presence. Jesus comforted them. He was the same Jesus with whom they had been before his death; and they had no reason now to fear him. Go tell my brethren.

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