The Pulpit Commentary on Matthew 28:8

The Pulpit Commentary · Joseph S. Exell and contributors · Public domain

They departed ( ἐξελθοῦσαι, better ἀπελθοῦσαι) quickly from the sepulchre. At the angel's invitation (Matthew 28:6), they, or some of them, had entered into the inner chamber of the tomb (Luke 24:3), and now came hurrying out.

With fear and great joy. With a mixture of emotions—fear at the sight of the heavenly visitant, the supernatural presence, and joy at the assurance that their beloved Master had risen again, having burst the bonds of death.

Did run. They did as they were bidden with all possible speed, acting as heralds of good tidings to the disconsolate disciples.

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