He stood before them.

They were terror-stricken.

They heard Him say: "Peace be with you! It is I." As the sun was so bright the women held their hands a moment before their eyes, and when they looked up again He was no longer to be seen.
The Nazarene's grave was empty! Everybody made a pilgrimage from the town to see.

The people's mood had entirely changed since the crucifixion.

Not another contemptuous word was heard, some even secretly beat their breasts.