{Jesus met them} (I(8873)ous hup(886e)t(8873)en autais). Came suddenly
face to face (anta(932c) hupo) with them as they brooded over the
message of the angel and the fact of the empty tomb (associative
instrumental, autais). Cf.  8:34  24:1-6 . Probably the lost
portion of Mark's Gospel contained the story of this meeting with
Jesus which changed their fears into joy and peace. His greeting
was the ordinary "Hail" (chairete). They fell at his feet and
held them in reverence while they worshipped him. Jesus allowed
this act of worship though he forbade eager handling of his body
by Mary Magdalene ( Joh 20:17 ). It was a great moment of faith
and cheer.