Matthew 28:4
And for fear of him the keepers did shake, and became as dead men.
King James Version
In Context
3His countenance was like lightning, and his raiment white as snow:
Cross References
Psalms 48:6Fear took hold upon them there, and pain, as of a woman in travail.
Matthew 27:65Pilate said unto them, Ye have a watch: go your way, make it as sure as ye can.
Acts 9:3And as he journeyed, he came near Damascus: and suddenly there shined round about him a light from heaven:
Revelation 1:17And when I saw him, I fell at his feet as dead. And he laid his right hand upon me, saying unto me, Fear not; 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 →