Matthew 28:7

“And go quickly and tell his disciples, etc.] Who were mourning and weeping for the death of Christ; despairing of his resurrection, of which, at least, they had but little hope, nor indeed much thought, though Christ had so often told them of it; and therefore a quick dispatch was necessary to remove their sorrow, revive their faith, and relieve their souls, to which the errand these women were sent upon, and the news they were to bring, had a tendency; namely, that he is risen from the dead: than which nothing could be more joyful news unto them, as it is to all believers; for on this depend the justification and salvation of God’s elect; their security from condemnation, and their…”

“And go quickly, and tell his disciples--For a precious addition to this, see on Mar 16:7. that he is risen from the dead; and, behold, he goeth before you into Galilee--to which those women belonged (Mat 27:55). there shall ye see him--This must refer to those more public manifestations of Himself to large numbers of disciples at once, which He vouchsafed only in Galilee; for individually He was seen of some of those very women almost immediately after this (Mat 28:9-10). Lo, I have told you--Behold, ye have this word from the world of light!”

“Tell his disciples - Mark adds particularly, “tell Peter.” This was a kind message to Peter, who had so recently denied his Lord. It would serve to cheer him in his despondency, and to assure him that his sin had been forgiven; and it shows the tender love and remembrance of Jesus, even for his unfaithful friends. return to 'Top of Page'”

“There shall ye see him - In his solemn appearance to them all together. But their gracious Lord would not be absent so long: he appeared to them several times before then. Lo, I have told you - A solemn confirmation of what he had said. Matthew 28:9”

“go: Mat 28:10; Mar 16:7, Mar 16:8, Mar 16:10, Mar 16:13; Luk 24:9, Luk 24:10, Luk 24:22-24, Luk 24:34; Joh 20:17, Joh 20:18 he goeth: Mat 28:16, Mat 28:17, Mat 26:32; Mar 14:28; Joh 21:1-14; Co1 15:4, Co1 15:6 lo: Mat 24:25; Isa 44:8, Isa 45:21; Joh 14:29, Joh 16:4 Matthew 28:8”