Matthew 28:3
And his appearance was as lightning and his clothing white as snow.
A Conservative Version
In The King James Version
His countenance was like lightning, and his raiment white as snow:
In Context
4And those watching over shook from fear of him, and became as dead men.
Cross References
Psalms 104:4who makes his [heavenly] agents spirits, his ministers a flame of fire,
Daniel 7:9I beheld till thrones were placed, and one who was ancient of days sat. His raiment was white as snow, and the hair of his head like pure wool. His throne was fiery flames, [and] the wheels of it burning fire.
Matthew 17:2And he was transfigured before them, and his face shone as the sun, and his garments became white as the light.
Mark 16:5And having entered into the sepulcher, they saw a young man sitting on the right side, clothed in a white robe, and they were alarmed.
Acts 1:10And while they were gazing at his going into the sky, behold, two men had also stood by them in white apparel,
Revelation 3:4But thou have a few names in Sardis who did not defile their garments. And they will walk with me in white, because they are worthy.
Matthew Henry on Matthew 28:2-11
The Resurrection. 1 In the end of the sabbath, as it began to dawn toward the first day of the week, came Mary Magdalene and the other Mary to see the sepulchre. 2 And, behold, there was a great earthquake: for the angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled back the stone from the door, and sat upon it. 3 His countenance was like lightning, and his raiment white as snow: 4 And for fear of him the keepers did shake, and became as dead men. 5 And the angel answered and said unto the women, Fear not… Read the whole commentary →