They went out, and fled from the tomb, for trembling and astonishment had come on them. They said nothing to anyone; for they were afraid.

Commentaries

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

Had come upon them (ειχεν αυτας). Imperfect tense, more exactly,

held them, was holding them fast .

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

They trembled and were amazed.—Literally, trembling and amazement seized them.

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

Behold the place where they laid him. But go your way, tell his disciples and Peter that he goeth before you into Galilee: there shall ye see h…

Church Fathers

Church Fathers

ChurchFathers

1st Century
Early Church
1st Century

Pseudo-Jerome: After the sadness of the Sabbath, a happy day dawns upon them. This day holds the chief place among all…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

The confrontation with the angel proved to be too much for the women. They fled “trembling and bewildered”—a natural and to-be-expected reaction. T…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And they went out quickly Out of the sepulchre, into which they had been, to see where Christ lay, as invited by the angel, ([Refer…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Nicodemus brought a large quantity of spices, but these good women did not think that was enough. The respect others show to Christ should not hind…

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