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John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 28:11

Verse 11 Matthew 28:11.And while they were departing. It is not only credible, but the fact is manifest, that the soldiers, to whom had been entrusted the charge of the sepulcher, were corrupted by a bribe, so that they were prepared to tell a lie at the bidding of the priests. They knew well that there was nothing which the priests dreaded more than that a report should gain credit that Christ rose on the third day after his death; and they knew that they had been sent there, that, by guarding... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 28:11

When ( while ) they were going. Into the city, in order to find the disciples and to deliver to them their Lord's message. This account takes up the narrative of Matthew 27:63-66 and Matthew 27:4 of this chapter. As soon as they recovered from their swoon and had assured themselves that the tomb was empty, the soldiers hurried in affright to the Jewish rulers, under whose orders they had temporarily been placed, and told them all the things that were done. They could speak of the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 28:11-15

The Roman soldiers bribed by the Jewish rulers to give a false account of the Resurrection. (Peculiar to St. Matthew.) read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 28:11-15

The watch and the chief priests. I. THE REPORT OF THE WATCHERS . 1 . Their flight. They were all aghast with terror; they knew not well what had happened. The earthquake had terrified them at first; then there came a vision dazzling like the lightning. From that moment they were as dead men; they knew nothing more. When they recovered from that deathlike swoon the angel had vanished; all was still and quiet. Perhaps they examined the sepulchre. The stone was rolled away; the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 28:11-17

The commotion. The earthquake which accompanied the resurrection of Christ had its counterpart in the moral commotion which this event occasioned. Thus— I. THE WATCH WERE MOVED . 1 . They were alarmed for their lives. 2 . They acted with the wisdom of the world. II. THE ELDERS WERE MOVED . 1 . The hypocrite is alarmed for his credit. 2 . But he vainly seeks to preserve it. (a) The disciples were not likely to attempt the stealing of the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 28:12

When they ( i.e. the chief priests) were assembled with the elders. On hearing the report of the soldiers, the Sanhedrists held a hurried and informal meeting, to consult about this alarming matter. It would be fatal to their policy to let the real truth get wind. Such testimony from unprejudiced heathens would infallibly convince the people of the validity of Christ's claims, and produce the very effect which their unusual precautions had been intended to obviate. One course alone... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 28:13

Say ye, etc. They put the lie into the soldiers' mouth, directing them to answer inquiries in this way. The last resource of an infatuated obstinacy! If they were asleep, how could they know that the disciples stole the body? St. Chrysostom comments well on the infamous transaction, "How did they steal him? O most foolish of all men! For because of the clearness and conspicuousness of the truth, they are not even able to make up a falsehood. For indeed, what they said was highly incredible,... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 28:13

The helplessness of a foolish excuse. If ever there was a foolish excuse offered, this was it. If they were Roman soldiers who composed the watch, everybody must have known it was untrue, for sleeping on duty was punished by death. If they were part of the temple guard, everybody would know that they had been set up to tell this tale by the enemies of Jesus. If inquiry be made concerning the source of St. Matthew's information, it may suffice to remind that two at least of our Lord's... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 28:14

And if this come to the governor's ears ; if this be heard before the governor ; i.e. if the matter be brought officially before the procurator. For a Roman soldier to sleep on his post was to incur the penalty of death. Pilate would not be likely to hear of what had taken place, as vulgar rumours were not encouraged by his stern and unsympathizing attitude towards the Jewish people, but it was just possible that some officious person might bring the report before him, and ask him to... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Matthew 28:11

When they were going - Or when they had gone from the tomb.Some of the watch - Some of the guard that had been set around the tomb to keep it safe. Probably the leaders or officers came to give a true account of what had happened.Showed unto the chief priests - To Annas and Caiaphas. read more

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 28:11

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 28:11

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The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 28:12

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 28:13

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 28:13

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 28:14

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Matthew 28:11

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