Matthew 28:4
Then, out of fear of him, the guards were terrified, and they became like dead men.
Catholic Public Domain Version
In The King James Version
And for fear of him the keepers did shake, and became as dead men.
In Context
3Now his appearance was like lightning, and his vestment was like snow.
Cross References
Psalms 48:6Why should I fear in the evil day? The iniquity at my heel will surround me.
Matthew 27:65Pilate said to them: “You have a guard. Go, guard it as you know how.”
Acts 9:3And as he made the journey, it happened that he was approaching Damascus. And suddenly, a light from heaven shone around him.
Revelation 1:17And when I had seen him, I fell at his feet, like one who is dead. And he laid his right hand upon me, saying: “Do not be afraid. I am the First and the Last.
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 →