The following is an excerpt from St. John Chrysostom's commentary on
the Gospel of Matthew. This is specifically from Matthew 27:6. Notice
how St. John illustrates the interaction between Jesus and the women
at the Sepulchre.

"But in the end of the Sabbath, as it began to dawn towards the first
day of the week, came Mary Magdalene and the other Mary to see the
sepulchre. And behold there was a great earthquake. For an angel of
the Lord descended from Heaven, and came and rolled back the stone
from the door of the tomb, and sat upon it. His countenance was like
lightning, and his raiment white as snow."

After the resurrection came the angel. Wherefore then came he, and
took away the stone? Because of the women, for they themselves had
seen Him then in the sepulchre. Therefore that they might believe that
He was risen again, they see the sepulchre void of the body. For this
cause he removed the stone, for this cause also an earthquake took
place, that they might be thoroughly aroused and awakened. For they
were come to pour oil on Him, and these things were done at night, and
it is likely that some also had become drowsy. And for what intent and
cause doth he say, "Fear not ye?" First he delivers them from the
dread, and then tells them of the resurrection. And the ye is of one
showing them great honor, and indicating, that extreme punishment
awaits them that had dared to do, what the others had dared, except
they repented. For to be afraid is not for you, he means, but for them
that crucified Him.

Having delivered them then from the fear both by his words, and by his
appearance (for his form he showed bright, as bearing such good
tidings), he went on to say, "I know that ye seek Jesus the
Crucified." And he is not ashamed to call Him "crucified;" for this is
the chief of the blessings.

"He is risen." Whence is it evident? "As He said." So that if ye
refuse to believe me, he would say, remember His words, and neither
will ye disbelieve me. Then also another proof, "Come and see the
place where He lay." For this he had lifted up the stone, in order
that from this too they might receive the proof. "And tell His
disciples, that ye shall see Him in Galilee." And he prepares them to
bear good tidings to others, which thing most of all made them
believe. And He said well "in Galilee," freeing them from troubles and
dangers, so that fear should not hinder their faith.

"And they departed from the sepulchre with fear and joy." Why could
this be? They had seen a thing amazing, and beyond expectation, a tomb
empty, where they had before seen Him laid. Wherefore also He had led
them to the sight, that they might become witnesses of both things,
both of His tomb, and of His resurrection. For they considered that no
man could have taken Him, when so many soldiers were sitting by Him,
unless He raised up Himself. For this cause also they rejoice and
wonder, and receive the reward of so much continuance with Him, that
they should first see and gladly declare, not what had been said only,
but also what they beheld.

3. Therefore after then they had departed with fear and joy, "Behold,
Jesus met them, saying, All hail." But "they held Him by the feet,"
and with exceeding joy and gladness ran unto Him, and received by the
touch also, an infallible proof, and full assurance of the
resurrection. "And they worshipped Him." What then saith He? "Be not
afraid." Again, He Himself casts out their fear, making way for faith,
"But go, tell my brethren, that they go into Galilee, and there shall
they see me." Mark how He Himself sends good tidings to His disciples
by these women, bringing to honor, as I have often said, that sex,
which was most dishonored, and to good hopes; and healing that which
was diseased.
Perchance some one of you would wish to be like them, to hold the feet
of Jesus; ye can even now, and not His feet and His hands only, but
even lay hold on that sacred head, receiving the awful mysteries with
a pure conscience. But not here only, but also in that day ye shall
see Him, coming with that unspeakable glory, and the multitude of the
angels, if ye are disposed to be humane; and ye shall hear not these
words only, "All hail !" but also those others, "Come ye blessed of my
Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you before the foundation of
the world."