John 20:12

and saw two angels in white sitting where Jesus' body had been laid, one at the head and one at the feet.

Text-Critical English NT

In The King James Version

And seeth two angels in white sitting, the one at the head, and the other at the feet, where the body of Jesus had lain.

In Context

11But Mary stood near the tomb, weeping outside. As she was weeping, she stooped down to look into the tomb

13They said to her, “Woman, why are yoʋ weeping?” She said to them, “They have taken away my Lord, and I do not know where they have laid him.”

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Cross References

Matthew 17:2There he was transfigured before them; his face shone like the sun, and his garments became as white as light.

Mark 16:5As they went into the tomb, they saw a young man sitting on the right side, clothed in a long white robe, and they were alarmed.

Luke 24:22Moreover, some women from our group amazed us. They were at the tomb early this morning,

Revelation 3:4But yoʋ have a few individuals in Sardis who have not defiled their garments. They will walk with me in white, for they are worthy.

Matthew Henry on John 20:12-19

The Resurrection. 11 But Mary stood without at the sepulchre weeping: and as she wept, she stooped down, and looked into the sepulchre, 12 And seeth two angels in white sitting, the one at the head, and the other at the feet, where the body of Jesus had lain. 13 And they say unto her, Woman, why weepest thou? She saith unto them, Because they have taken away my Lord, and I know not where they have laid him. 14 And when she had thus said, she turned herself back, and saw Jesus standing, and knew not that it was… Read the whole commentary →

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