A twofold feeling possessed the minds of the women, fear and joy; fear, at the greatness of the miracle; joy, in their desire of Him that was risen; but both added speed to their women’s steps, as it follows, “And did run to bring his disciples word.” They went to the Apostles, that through them might be spread abroad the seed of the faith. They who thus desired, and who thus ran, merited to have their rising Lord come to meet them; whence it follows, “And, behold, Jesus met them, saying, All hail.”
Reproduced in full. Translation: Oxford 1841 (Newman), public domain (Public domain).