Charles Spurgeon Commentary Matthew 28:10

"Then saith Jesus unto them, Fear not: go tell my brethren that they depart into Galilee, and there shall they see me." — Matthew 28:10 (ASV)

Be not afraid: go tell my brethren that they go into Galilee, and there shall they see me.

The angel talked of "disciples"; Christ talks of "brethren." He always has the sweeter word.

Then said Jesus unto them, Be not afraid: go tell my brethren that they go into Galilee, and there shall they see me.

Note how Jesus dwells on this despised district of Galilee; I would like to dwell on it, too. He said nothing about classic Corinth, or imperial Rome, or proud Jerusalem; but his message is, Tell my brethren that they go into Galilee, and there shall they see me. If we will be humble, if we will cast aside the pride of life, there we shall meet him who is meek and lowly of heart.

Then Jesus said to them,

As he saw their palpitating hearts, and perceived that they were still in a great state of agitation, for the angel had not dispelled their fears,