Matthew 28:4
The guards were so afraid of him that they trembled and became like dead men.
Text-Critical English NT
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 was as white as snow.
Cross References
Matthew 27:65Pilate said to them, “You have a guard of soldiers. Go and make it as secure as you know how.”
Acts 9:3As he was going along, he drew near to Damascus, and suddenly a light from heaven flashed around him.
Revelation 1:17When I saw him, I fell at his feet as though I were dead. But he placed his right hand upon 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 →