John Calvin Commentary Matthew 28:9

"And behold, Jesus met them, saying, All hail. And they came and took hold of his feet, and worshipped him." — Matthew 28:9 (ASV)

And held his feet. This does not appear to agree with the words of John (John 20:17), where he declares that Mary was forbidden to touch Christ. But it is easy to reconcile them. The Lord, perceiving that Mary was too eager to embrace and kiss his feet, orders her to withdraw; because it was proper to correct the superstition and to point out the design of his resurrection, which Mary was hindered from perceiving, partly by an earthly and carnal affection, and partly by foolish zeal. Yet at first the Lord permitted her to touch his feet, so that nothing would be lacking for her full conviction; and, therefore, Matthew immediately adds that they worshipped the Lord, which was a proof that they fully recognized him.