Matthew 28:7-20

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Matthew 28:1-10

For the proof of Christ's resurrection, we have here the testimony of the angel, and of Christ himself, concerning his resurrection. Now we may think that it would have been better, if the matter had been so ordered, that a competent number of witnesses should have been present, and have seen the stone rolled away by the angel, and the dead body reviving, as people saw Lazarus come out of the grave, and then the matter had been past dispute; but let us not prescribe to Infinite Wisdom, which... read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Matthew 28:11-15

For the further proof of the resurrection of Christ, we have here the confession of the adversaries that were upon the guard; and there are two things which strengthen this testimony?that they were eye-witnesses, and did themselves see the glory of the resurrection, which none else did?and that they were enemies, set there to oppose and obstruct his resurrection. Now observe here, I. How this testimony was given in to the chief priests (Matt. 28:11); when the women were going to bring that... read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Matthew 28:16-20

This evangelist passes over several other appearances of Christ, recorded by Luke and John, and hastens to this, which was of all other the most solemn, as being promised and appointed again and again before his death, and after his resurrection. Observe, I. How the disciples attended his appearance, according to the appointment (Matt. 28:16); They went into Galilee, a long journey to go for one sight of Christ, but it was worth while. They had seen him several times at Jerusalem, and yet they... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Matthew 28:1-10

28:1-10 Late on the Sabbath, when the first day of the week was beginning to dawn, Mary from Magdala and the other Mary came to see the tomb. And, look you, there was a great earthquake; for the angel of the Lord descended from heaven and came and rolled away the stone, and sat upon it. His appearance was like lightning, and his garment was as white as snow. Those who were watching were shaken with fear, and became as dead men. The angel said to the women, "Do not be afraid; for I know that... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Matthew 28:11-15

28:11-15 While they were on their way, certain of the guard came to the city and told the chief priests all that had happened. When they had met with the ciders, they formed a plan. They gave a considerable amount of money to the soldiers. "Say," they said, "'His disciples came by night, and stole him away while we slept.' And if this comes to the governor's ears, we will use our influence, and we will see to it that you have nothing to worry about." They took the money and followed their... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Matthew 28:16-20

28:16-20 So the eleven disciples went into Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had instructed them to go. And they saw him and worshipped him; but some were not sure. Jesus came and spoke to them. "All power," he said, "is given to me in heaven and upon earth. Go, therefore, and make all nations my disciples, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to keep all the commandments I have given you. And, look you, I am with you throughout... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 28:7

And go quickly and tell his disciples ,.... Who were mourning and weeping for the death of Christ; despairing of his resurrection, of which, at least, they had but little hope, nor indeed much thought, though Christ had so often told them of it; and therefore a quick dispatch was necessary to remove their sorrow, revive their faith, and relieve their souls, to which the errand these women were sent upon, and the news they were to bring, had a tendency; namely, that he is risen from the... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 28:8

And they departed quickly from the sepulchre ,.... Or "they went out from it", as it may be rendered, and as it is in Mark 16:8 , which shows, that they went into the sepulchre upon the invitation of the angel, and saw the place where the Lord lay; and here it was the angel gave them their instructions, and errand to the disciples; which as soon as they received, they quitted the sepulchre in all haste, partly in obedience to the angel's orders, and partly through surprise and fear; for... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 28:9

And as they went to tell his disciples ,.... This clause is wanting in the Vulgate Latin, Syriac, Arabic, and Persic versions, and in Beza's most ancient copy; but it stands in the Ethiopic version, and in Munster's Hebrew Gospel, behold, Jesus met them : that they might be confirmed in what the angel had told them, and their fear might be removed, and their joy increased; and also be capable of reporting to the disciples not only what they had heard from the angel, but what they had... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 28:10

Then said Jesus unto them, be not afraid ,.... Of me, or what you have seen; or lest there should be any deception in the case. In other respects the saints are subject to fears; as lest they should have no share in the love of God, nor interest in Christ, or the work of God is not begun in their hearts; and by reason of sin, lest that should get the ascendant over them, and they perish by it, and so fall short of eternal glory; when it is the will of Christ to have these fears removed, by... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Matthew 28:1-10

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Matthew 28:11-15

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Matthew 28:16-20

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Matthew 28:1-10

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Matthew 28:11-15

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Matthew 28:16-20

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 28:7

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 28:8

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 28:9

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 28:10

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