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Berean Standard Bible

“Suddenly Jesus met them and said, “Greetings!” They came to Him, grasped His feet, and worshiped Him.”

Matthew 28:9

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On Easter morning, the women who went to the tomb find it empty, and an angel tells them Jesus has risen. They leave with fear and great joy, running to tell the disciples.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Suddenly Jesus met them and said, “Greetings!” They came to Him, grasped His feet, and worshiped Him.

World English Bible (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.

King James Version (KJV)

And as they went to tell his disciples, behold, Jesus met them, saying, All hail. And they came and held him by the feet, and worshipped him.

American Standard Version (ASV)

And behold, Jesus met them, saying, All hail. And they came and took hold of his feet, and worshipped him.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

And on the way, Jesus came to them, saying, Be glad. And they came and put their hands on his feet, and gave him worship.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

and as they were going to tell to his disciples, then lo, Jesus met them, saying, 'Hail!' And they having come near, laid hold of his feet, and did bow to him.

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

He aquí, Jesús les sale al encuentro, diciendo: Salve. Y ellas se llegaron y abrazaron sus pies, y le adoraron.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Mientras corrían, Jesús les salió al encuentro. ―¡Buenos días! —les dijo. Ellas cayeron sobre sus rodillas y, abrazándole los pies, lo adoraron.

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