A.T. Robertson Commentary John 20:12

"and she beholdeth two angels in white sitting, one at the head, and one at the feet, where the body of Jesus had lain." — John 20:12 (ASV)

Beholdeth (θεωρε). Vivid historical present again as in verses 6,14. Peter and John had not seen the two angels. Westcott suggests an "economy" in such manifestations as the explanations. Better our own ignorance as to the reason why only the women saw them. Angels were commonly believed to be clad in white. See Mr 16:5 (a young man in a white robe), Matthew 28:5 (the angel), Luke 24:4 (two men in dazzling apparel). For other angels in John's Gospel see 1:41; 12:29; 20:12.

Had lain (εκειτο). Imperfect in progressive sense, "had been lying," though not there now.