Matthew 28:3
His appearance was like lightning, and his raiment white as snow.
Noyes Bible
In The King James Version
His countenance was like lightning, and his raiment white as snow:
In Context
4And for fear of him the keepers shook, and became as dead men.
Cross References
Psalms 104:4He maketh the winds his messengers, The flaming lightnings his ministers.
Daniel 7:9I beheld, till thrones were placed, and an aged one seated himself, his garment white like snow, and the hair of his head like pure wool; his throne like a fiery flame, and its wheels like 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 they entered the tomb, and saw a young man sitting on the right side, clothed in a long white garment; and they were affrighted.
Acts 1:10And while they were looking earnestly into heaven as he went up, lo! two men stood by them in white apparel,
Revelation 3:4But thou hast a few names in Sardes which have not defiled 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 →