Matthew 28:4
And for fear of him the watchmen were shaking, and became as dead men.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
And for fear of him the keepers did shake, and became as dead men.
In Context
3His form was shining like the light, and his clothing was white as snow:
Cross References
Psalms 48:6\48:5\They saw it, and so were full of wonder; they were troubled, and went quickly away in fear.
Matthew 27:65Pilate said to them, You have watchmen; go and make it as safe as you are able.
Acts 9:3And while he was journeying, he came near Damascus; and suddenly he saw a light from heaven shining round him;
Revelation 1:17And when I saw him, I went down on my face at his feet as one dead. And he put his right hand on me, saying, Have no fear; I am the first and the last and the Living one;
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 →