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and as they were affrighted and bowed down their faces to the earth, they said unto them, Why seek ye the living among the dead?

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

As they were affrighted (εμφοβων γενομενων αυτων). Genitive absolute with second aorist middle of γινομα, to become. Hence,

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Why do you seek the living among the dead?—Better, as in the margin, Him that liveth. The question was enough to…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

Now upon the first day of the week, very early in the morning, they came unto the sepulcher, bringing the spices which they had prepared, and c…

Church Fathers

Church Fathers

ChurchFathers

1st Century
Early Church
1st Century

The Venerable Bede: Devout women bought spices to anoint the body of Jesus, as Mark testifies. They did this not only on the da…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

Once again, Luke describes someone pondering a remarkable event (e.g., 1:29, 66; 2:19). Luke speaks of “two men” in the tomb who address the women;…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And as they were afraid
That is, the women were afraid of these angels; these bright appearances and majestic forms,…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

See the affection and respect the women showed to Christ, after he was dead and buried. Observe their surprise when they found the stone rolled awa…

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