Matthew 28:4
For fear of him, the guards shook, and became like dead men.
World English Bible British
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.
Cross References
Psalms 48:6Trembling took hold of them there, pain, as of a woman in travail.
Matthew 27:65Pilate said to them, “You have a guard. Go, make it as secure as you can.”
Acts 9:3As he travelled, he got close to Damascus, and suddenly a light from the sky shone around him.
Revelation 1:17When I saw him, I fell at his feet like a dead man. He laid his right hand on me, saying, “Don’t 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 →