Expositor's Bible Commentary Commentary Matthew 28:6

"He is not here; for he is risen, even as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay." — Matthew 28:6 (ASV)

The angel speaks words that allay the women’s fears. While the empty tomb by itself is capable of several explanations, this explanatory word of revelation narrows the potential interpretations down to one: Jesus had risen from the dead (v.6), a truth to be confirmed by personal appearances. Matthew also ties in the Resurrection with Jesus’ promises—“as he said” (cf. 16:21; 17:23; 20:18–19). The women are invited to see the place where Jesus lay and commanded to go “quickly” to give his disciples the joyous message. Jesus had promised to go ahead of his disciples into Galilee ; the angel now reminds them of this.