Matthew 28:4
and, in their terror of him, the men on guard trembled violently and became like dead men.
Open English Bible (US)
In The King James Version
And for fear of him the keepers did shake, and became as dead men.
In Context
3His appearance was as dazzling as lightning, and his clothing was as white as snow;
Cross References
Psalms 48:6Trembling took hold of them there, like the pains of a woman in labor.
Matthew 27:65“You may have a guard,” was Pilate’s reply. “Go and make the tomb as secure as you can.”
Acts 9:3While on his journey, as he was nearing Damascus, suddenly a light from the heavens flashed around him.
Revelation 1:17And, when I saw him, I fell at his feet like one dead. He laid his hand on me and said – ‘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 →