Matthew 28:4

For fear of him, the guards shook, and became like dead men.

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In The King James Version

And for fear of him the keepers did shake, and became as dead men.

In Context

3His appearance was like lightning, and his clothing white as snow.

5+ 28:5 (5-7) MP: Messiah defeats and overcomes death; His resurrection is foretold. Also this action removes the reproach of God’s people, that is their sins. (Is 25:8) The angel answered the women, “Don’t be afraid, for I know that you seek Yeshua [Salvation], who was executed on the stake.

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Cross References

Psalms 48:6Trembling took hold of them there, 2 pain, as of a woman in travail. 1

Matthew 27:65Pilate [Armed with javelin] said to them, “You have a guard. Go, make it as secure as you can.”

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 →

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