Matthew 28:9 web — As they went to tell his disciples, behold, Jesus met them, saying, "Rejoice!" They came and took hold of his feet, and…

World English Bible

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

— Matthew 28:9, World English Bible

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Matthew 28 — Context

6

He is not here, for he has risen, just like he said. Come, see the place where the Lord was lying.

7

Go quickly and tell his disciples, 'He has risen from the dead, and behold, he goes before you into Galilee; there you will see him.' Behold, I have told you."

8

They departed quickly from the tomb with fear and great joy, and ran to bring his disciples word.

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

10

Then Jesus said to them, "Don't be afraid. Go tell my brothers that they should go into Galilee, and there they will see me."

11

Now while they were going, behold, some of the guards came into the city, and told the chief priests all the things that had happened.

12

When they were assembled with the elders, and had taken counsel, they gave a large amount of silver to the soldiers,

Matthew 28:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 28:9 say?
Matthew 28:9 in the World English Bible reads: “As they went to tell his disciples, behold, Jesus met them, saying, "Rejoice!" They came and took hold of his feet, and worshiped 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 (WEB): “As they went to tell his disciples, behold, Jesus met them, saying, "Rejoice!" They came and took hold of his feet, and worshiped 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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