Matthew 28:4
The guards shook with fear, falling down as if they were dead.
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
And for fear of him the keepers did shake, and became as dead men.
In Context
3His face blazed like lightning, and his clothes were as white as snow.
5The angel told the women, “Don't be afraid! I know you're looking for Jesus, who was crucified.
Cross References
Psalms 48:6They shook all over, and were in agonizing pain like a woman giving birth,
Matthew 27:65“I'll give you a guard of soldiers,” Pilate told them. “Now go, and make it as secure as you possibly can.”
Acts 9:3As Saul approached Damascus, suddenly he was surrounded by a light that blazed down from heaven.
Revelation 1:17When I saw him I fell down at his feet as if I were dead. But he touched me with his right hand and said, “Don't 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 →