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A Message in the Light
Commentators explain that the angel's appearance was rich with symbolism. His face "like lightning" conveyed divine power and terrifying glory, while his clothing "white as snow" was a recognized symbol of purity, innocence, and the victory Christ had just won over death.
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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 28:3
18th Century
Theologian
His countenance. In our language, the word countenance refers to the face only. In the original, it refers to his wh…
AT Robertson
On Matthew 28:3
Appearance (ειδεα). Here only in the N.T. Compare μορφη and σχημα.
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 28:3–4
19th Century
Preacher
It took a great deal to alarm Roman soldiers. They were accustomed to all manner of terrors, but this angel’s radiant face and snow-white garments …
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 28:3
The clause introduced by “for” either suggests that the violent earthquake came with the “angel of the Lord” or was the means the angel used to ope…
John Gill
On Matthew 28:3
17th Century
Pastor
His countenance was like lightning
There was such a lustre and brightness in his face, that it glittered like lightn…
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…