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Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Matthew 28:1

Matthew 28:1. In the end of the sabbath Or rather, After the sabbath, as οψε σαββατων may be properly translated. Thus, in Philostratus, οψε των Τρωικων signifies, after the Trojan war; οψε μυστηριων , after the mysteries were ended. And in other authors, οψε τουτων is, after these things; οψε νυκτος , after night; see many examples of this in Stephanus. And so this perfectly agrees with the other evangelists, who say what is here related was done when the sabbath was ended, Mark... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Matthew 28:2

Matthew 28:2. And behold, there was a great earthquake While the women were making these preparations for embalming the body of Jesus, he arose from the dead; his resurrection being preceded by the descent of an angel, whose appearance at the sepulchre was ushered in with a great earthquake and probably also a storm, the word σεισμος , here rendered earthquake, signifying any shaking, whether in the earth, air, or sea. Thus, chap. Matthew 8:24, σεισμος μεγας εν τη θαλλασση , is rightly... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Matthew 28:3-4

Matthew 28:3-4. His countenance was like lightning Coruscations of light darting from his face; and his raiment white as snow Glittering with an extraordinary lustre, beyond what any human eyes could bear; and for fear of him the keepers Though Romans and soldiers; did shake, and became as dead men Falling down on their faces in a most helpless condition; for they were effectually frightened by the majestic appearance of the angel, and especially by the lightning which flashed from... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Matthew 28:1-15

RESURRECTION AND ASCENSION161. Morning of the resurrection (Matthew 28:1-15; Mark 16:1-11; Luke 24:1-12; John 20:1-18)It is not surprising that there are differences in the accounts of what people saw on the Sunday morning when Jesus rose from the dead. The sight of the empty tomb and the heavenly messengers produced a mixture of reactions - excitement, joy, anxiety, fear, wonder. There was confusion as people rushed here and there to tell others. One writer records what he heard from some,... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Matthew 28:1

In, &c. For the sequence of events connected with the resurrection see App-166 . In. Greek. en. App-104 . end of = late on, &c. the sabbath. The weekly sabbath. The seventh day; not the high sabbath of Mat 28:62 or John 19:42 , because that was the first day of the feast (following the "preparation day"). See App-156 . toward. Greek. eis. App-104 . Mary . . . the other Mary. See App-100 . to see = to gaze upon. Greek. theoreo. App-133 . Not the same as in verses: Matthew 6:7 ,... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Matthew 28:2

behold. Figure of speech Asterismos. App-6 . was = happened. the LORD = Jehovah ( App-4 ). See App-98 . from = out of. Greek. ek. heaven. Singular. See note on Matthew 6:9 , Matthew 6:10 . rolled back = had rolled back. from = away from. Greek. apo . Compare Matthew 27:37 . sat upon it. See note on Matthew 27:60 . Sat that it might he known by what power it was rolled back. read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Matthew 28:3

countenance = general appearance. Greek. idea. Occurs only here. like lightning: in effulgence. read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Matthew 28:1

MATT. 28THE RESURRECTION OF CHRIST; THE APPEARANCE OF CHRIST ALIVE; THE SANHEDRIN'S FALSEHOOD; THE FINAL INTERVIEW; AND THE GREAT COMMISSIONNow late on the sabbath day, as it began to dawn toward the first day of the week, came Mary Magdalene, and the other Mary to see the sepulchre. (Matthew 28:1)Matthew in this place obviously used the Roman method of counting days, making the first day of the week begin at dawn, contrary to the Jewish usage which made it begin the night before at sunset. read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Matthew 28:2

And behold, there was a great earthquake; for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled away the stone, and sat upon it.The Emphatic Diaglott makes clear that the earthquake in this place was different from that while Christ was upon the cross and which tore the rocks apart. The earth is not mentioned, but it says, "There was a great shaking." The other passage notes that the earth "trembled." Just what the difference was is not known.[1]Poetic reference to this place was... read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Matthew 28:3

His appearance was as lightning, and his raiment white as snow.This description of the heavenly visitor corresponds with other such descriptions in the Scriptures. The glory, holiness, and celestial nature of the angel were apparent in his garments. Jesus' glorification on the mount of transfiguration also exhibited the same luminosity and splendor. read more

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Matthew 28:1

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Matthew 28:2

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Matthew 28:3-4

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Matthew 28:1-15

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Matthew 28:1

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Matthew 28:2

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Matthew 28:3

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Matthew 28:1

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Matthew 28:2

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Matthew 28:3

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