A frequent misinterpretation portrays the women's fear as doubt or unbelief that hindered their obedience, implying they delayed or failed to share the news, yet the text clearly shows they ran quickly to tell the disciples; another error isolates the fear from the great joy, depicting their reaction as predominantly negative terror rather than holy awe paired with triumphant celebration of the resurrection.
Matthew 28:8
King James Version (1769)
8 And they departed quickly from the sepulchre with fear and great joy; and did run to bring his disciples word.
Matthew 28:8 depicts the women's authentic response to the angelic announcement of Jesus' resurrection at the empty tomb, blending reverential fear with overwhelming joy, which propels them to urgently run and inform the disciples, highlighting how encountering the risen Christ evokes a profound mix of awe and elation that motivates immediate proclamation of the gospel truth.