Matthew 28:3 His appearance was like lightning, and his clothes were white as snow.

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Parallel Verses

New International Version
His appearance was like lightning, and his clothes were white as snow.

English Standard Version
His appearance was like lightning, and his clothing white as snow.

New American Standard Bible
And his appearance was like lightning, and his clothing as white as snow.

King James Bible
His countenance was like lightning, and his raiment white as snow:

Holman Christian Standard Bible
His appearance was like lightning, and his robe was as white as snow.

International Standard Version
His appearance was bright as lightning, and his clothes were white as snow.

American Standard Version
His appearance was as lightning, and his raiment white as snow:

Douay-Rheims Bible
And his countenance was as lightning, and his raiment as snow.

Darby Bible Translation
And his look was as lightning, and his clothing white as snow.

Young's Literal Translation
and his countenance was as lightning, and his clothing white as snow,

Cross References

Daniel 7:9
I beheld till the thrones were cast down, and the Ancient of days did sit, whose garment was white as snow, and the hair of his head like the pure wool: his throne was like the fiery flame, and his wheels as burning fire.

Daniel 10:6
His body also was like the beryl, and his face as the appearance of lightning, and his eyes as lamps of fire, and his arms and his feet like in color to polished brass, and the voice of his words like the voice of a multitude.

Matthew 28:4
And for fear of him the keepers did shake, and became as dead men.

Mark 9:3
And his raiment became shining, exceeding white as snow; so as no fuller on earth can white them.

John 20:12
And sees two angels in white sitting, the one at the head, and the other at the feet, where the body of Jesus had lain.

Acts 1:10
And while they looked steadfastly toward heaven as he went up, behold, two men stood by them in white apparel;

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Commentaries

Matthew Henry's Commentary

28:1-8 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 shine out of darkness. On this day did He who is the Light of the world, shine out of the darkness of the grave; and this day is from henceforward often mentioned in the New Testament, as the day which Christians religiously observed in solemn assemblies, to the honour of Christ. Our Lord Jesus could have rolled back the stone by his own power, but he chose to have it done by an angel. The resurrection of Christ, as it is the joy of his friends, so it is the terror and confusion of his enemies. The angel encouraged the women against their fears. Let the sinners in Zion be afraid. Fear not ye, for his resurrection will be your consolation. Our communion with him must be spiritual, by faith in his word. When we are ready to make this world our home, and to say, It is good to be here, then let us remember our Lord Jesus is not here, he is risen; therefore let our hearts rise, and seek the things that are above. He is risen, as he said. Let us never think that strange which the word of Christ has told us to expect; whether the sufferings of this present time, or the glory that is to be revealed. It may have a good effect upon us, by faith to view the place where the Lord lay. Go quickly. It was good to be there, but the servants of God have other work appointed. Public usefulness must be chosen before the pleasure of secret communion with God. Tell the disciples, that they may be comforted under their present sorrows. Christ knows where his disciples dwell, and will visit them. Even to those at a distance from the plenty of the means of grace, he will graciously manifest himself. The fear and the joy together quickened their pace. The disciples of Christ should be forward to make known to each other their experiences of communion with their Lord; and should tell others what God has done for their souls.

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown

3. His countenance—appearance.

was like lightning, and his raiment white as snow—the one expressing the glory, the other the purity of the celestial abode from which he came.