Matthew 28:3
His appearance was like lightning, and his clothing white as snow.
World English Bible British
In The King James Version
His countenance was like lightning, and his raiment white as snow:
In Context
4For fear of him, the guards shook, and became like dead men.
Cross References
Psalms 104:4He makes his messengers winds, and his servants flames of fire.
Daniel 7:9“I watched until thrones were placed, and one who was Ancient of Days sat. His clothing was white as snow, and the hair of his head like pure wool. His throne was fiery flames, and its wheels burning fire.
Matthew 17:2He was changed before them. His face shone like the sun, and his garments became as white as the light.
Mark 16:5Entering into the tomb, they saw a young man sitting on the right side, dressed in a white robe; and they were amazed.
Acts 1:10While they were looking steadfastly into the sky as he went, behold, two men stood by them in white clothing,
Revelation 3:4Nevertheless you have a few names in Sardis that didn’t defile their garments. They will 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 →