Matthew 28:3
Now his appearance was like lightning, and his vestment was like snow.
Catholic Public Domain Version
In The King James Version
His countenance was like lightning, and his raiment white as snow:
In Context
4Then, out of fear of him, the guards were terrified, and they became like dead men.
Cross References
Psalms 104:4Seek the Lord, and be confirmed. Seek his face always.
Daniel 7:9I watched until thrones were set up, and the Ancient of days sat down. His garment was radiant like snow, and the hair of his head like clean wool; his throne was flames of fire, its wheels had been set on fire.
Matthew 17:2And he was transfigured before them. And his face shined brightly like the sun. And his garments were made white like snow.
Mark 16:5And upon entering the tomb, they saw a young man sitting on the right side, covered with a white robe, and they were astonished.
Acts 1:10And while they were watching him going up to heaven, behold, two men stood near them in white vestments.
Revelation 3:4But you have a few names in Sardis who have not defiled their garments. And these shall 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 →