Matthew 28:9 kjva — And as they went to tell his disciples, behold, Jesus met them, saying, All hail. And they came and held him by the fee…

King James Version with Apocrypha

"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, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Matthew 28 — Context

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He is not here: for he is risen, as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay.

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And go quickly, and tell his disciples that he is risen from the dead; and, behold, he goeth before you into Galilee; there shall ye see him: lo, I have told you.

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And they departed quickly from the sepulchre with fear and great joy; and did run to bring his disciples word.

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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.

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Then said Jesus unto them, Be not afraid: go tell my brethren that they go into Galilee, and there shall they see me.

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Now when they were going, behold, some of the watch came into the city, and shewed unto the chief priests all the things that were done.

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And when they were assembled with the elders, and had taken counsel, they gave large money unto the soldiers,

Matthew 28:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 28:9 say?
Matthew 28:9 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “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.”
Where is Matthew 28:9 in the Bible?
Matthew 28:9 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 28, verse 9.
Who wrote Matthew?
Matthew is traditionally attributed to Matthew (Levi), tax-collector turned apostle. It was written c. AD 50–70.
What is the book of Matthew about?
Matthew presents Jesus as the long-awaited Jewish Messiah — son of David, son of Abraham, fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets. Structured around five great teaching blocks including the Sermon on the Mount, it ends with the risen King commissioning his disciples to make disciples of all nations.
What are the major themes of Matthew?
Matthew explores themes including Kingdom of Heaven, Messiah, Fulfillment, Discipleship, Great Commission. These themes shape the meaning and context of Matthew 28:9.
What translation should I read Matthew 28:9 in?
Matthew 28:9 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Matthew 28:9?
Matthew 28:9 reads (KJVA): “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.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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