John Trapp Complete Commentary - Matthew 28:6
6 He is not here: for he is risen, as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay. Ver. 6. He is not here ] q.d. You are much mistaken, and deserve to be chided for your not crediting, or at least your not remembering, that he foretold you of his resurrection. All which notwithstanding, come see the place, &c., q.d. believe your own eyes at least. Hilaris est haec et plena gaudio invitatio, saith an interpreter. What marvel then though they departed with fear for their... read more
John Trapp Complete Commentary - Matthew 28:5
5 And the angel answered and said unto the women, Fear not ye: for I know that ye seek Jesus, which was crucified. Ver. 5. Fear not ye ] As the wicked are forbidden to rejoice for joy as other people, Hosea 9:1 ; so the godly to fear, so long as they have Christ by the hand; no, though the earth be removed, and the mountains cast into the midst of the sea,Psalms 46:2; Psalms 46:2 . David would not fear the shadow of death, the darkest side of death, death in its most hideous and horrid... read more