Matthew 28:3
His appearance was as lightning, and his raiment white as snow:
American Standard Version
In The King James Version
His countenance was like lightning, and his raiment white as snow:
In Context
4and for fear of him the watchers did quake, and became as dead men.
Cross References
Psalms 104:4Who maketh winds his messengers; Flames of fire his ministers;
Daniel 7:9I beheld till thrones were placed, and one that was ancient of days did sit: his raiment was white as snow, and the hair of his head like pure wool; his throne was fiery flames, [and] the wheels thereof burning fire.
Matthew 17:2and he was transfigured before them; and his face did shine as the sun, and his garments became white as the light.
Mark 16:5And entering into the tomb, they saw a young man sitting on the right side, arrayed in a white robe; and they were amazed.
Acts 1:10And while they were looking stedfastly into heaven as he went, behold, two men stood by them in white apparel;
Revelation 3:4But thou hast a few names in Sardis that did not defile their garments: and they shall walk with me in white; for 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 →