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First at the Tomb
Commentators like Spurgeon and Calvin emphasize the profound devotion of the women. They were the last to leave the cross and the first to arrive at the tomb. Though their understanding was incomplete—they came to anoint a dead body, not greet a risen Savior—God honored their faithful love. He chose them to be the first witnesses of the resurrection, making them, as Calvin notes, 'apostles to the apostles' and setting an example of unwavering love for all believers.
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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 28:1
18th Century
Theologian
MATTHEW CHAPTER 28
In the end of the sabbath. The word end here means the same as after the Sabbath; that is, after the Sa…
AT Robertson
On Matthew 28:1
Now late on the sabbath as it began to dawn toward the first day of the week (οψε δε σαββατων, τη επιφωσκουση εις μιαν σαββατων). …
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 28:1
19th Century
Preacher
While the Jewish Sabbath lasted, they paid to it due respect. They did not even go to the sepulcher to perform the loving service of embalming, but…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 28:1
“After the Sabbath” is a general time indicator; i.e., the women would not walk far during the Sabbath; so they waited until after the Sabbath. But…
John Calvin
On Matthew 28:1
16th Century
Theologian
We now come to the closing scene of our redemption. For the living assurance of our reconciliation with God arises from Christ having come from hel…
John Gill
On Matthew 28:1
17th Century
Pastor
In the end of the sabbath
This clause is by some joined to the last verse of the preceding chapter, but stands bette…
Matthew Henry
On Matthew 28:1–8
17th Century
Minister
Christ rose the third day after His death; that was the time He had often spoken of. On the first day of the first week, God commanded the light to…
Thomas Aquinas
On Matthew 28:1–20
13th Century
Philosopher
After the Evangelist finished the mysteries of the Lord’s Passion, he treats of the triumph of the Lord’s Resurrection: and it is divided as follow…