Matthew 28:4
And for fear of him the guards shook, and became as dead men.
Revised King James New Testament
In The King James Version
And for fear of him the keepers did shake, and became as dead men.
In Context
3His countenance was like lightning, and his clothing white as snow:
5And the angel said to the women, Fear not: for I know that you seek Jesus, who was crucified.
Cross References
Matthew 27:65Pilate said to them, You have a guard: go your way; make it as secure as you can.
Acts 9:3And as he traveled, he came near Damascus: and suddenly there flashed around him a light from heaven:
Revelation 1:17And when I saw him, I fell at his feet as if dead. And he laid his right hand upon me, saying to me, Do not fear; 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 →