Matthew 28:3
and his countenance was as lightning, and his clothing white as snow,
Literal Standard Version
In The King James Version
His countenance was like lightning, and his raiment white as snow:
In Context
4and from the fear of him the keepers shook, and they became as dead men.
Cross References
Psalms 104:4Making His messengers—the winds, || His ministers—the flaming fire.
Daniel 7:9I was seeing until thrones have been thrown down, and the Ancient of Days is seated, His garment [is] white as snow, and the hair of His head [is] as pure wool, His throne flames of fire, its wheels burning fire.
Matthew 17:2and He was transfigured before them, and His face shone as the sun, and His garments became white as the light,
Mark 16:5and having entered into the tomb, they saw a young man sitting on the right hand, clothed in a long white robe, and they were amazed.
Acts 1:10and as they were looking steadfastly to the sky in His going on, then, behold, two men stood by them in white clothing,
Revelation 3:4You have a few names even in Sardis who did not defile their garments, and they will 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 →