Charles Ellicott Commentary Matthew 28:3

"His appearance was as lightning, and his raiment white as snow:" — Matthew 28:3 (ASV)

Like lightning —The word employed by St. Luke to describe the clothing carries the same weight. The phrase white as snow has its counterpart in the account of the Transfiguration (Mark 9:3) and the vision of the Ancient of Days (Daniel 7:9).