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Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Matthew 28:12

And when they were assembled ... - They deemed the matter of so much importance as to justify the calling together of the great council of the nation. Notwithstanding all their caution, it was plain that the body of Jesus was gone. It was further plain that the disciples would affirm that he was restored to life again. It was not improbable that Jesus would himself appear, and convince multitudes that he was the Messiah, and that the guilt of putting him to death would, after all their caution... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Matthew 28:14

The governor’s ears - To Pilate. If it is reported to him that Jesus was stolen while you slept.We will persuade him - We will convince or satisfy him, so that he shall not punish you. This they might promise with safety; for,They knew from the character of Pilate that he could be easily bribed. Pilate, after the feast of the Passover, was accustomed to return to Caesarea. He had not been inclined at all to interfere in anything concerning the Saviour until it was urged upon him by the Jews. He... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Matthew 28:15

This saying is commonly reported - This account of the disappearance of the body of Jesus from the sepulchre is commonly given.Until this day - The time when Matthew wrote this gospel that is, about 30 years after the resurrection.The resurrection of the Lord Jesus, of which an account is given in this chapter, is one of the most important doctrines of the Christian religion, and is attested by the strongest evidence that can be adduced in favor of any ancient fact. Let it be considered:1. That... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Matthew 28:1

Matthew 28:1. In the end of the sabbath Or rather, After the sabbath, as οψε σαββατων may be properly translated. Thus, in Philostratus, οψε των Τρωικων signifies, after the Trojan war; οψε μυστηριων , after the mysteries were ended. And in other authors, οψε τουτων is, after these things; οψε νυκτος , after night; see many examples of this in Stephanus. And so this perfectly agrees with the other evangelists, who say what is here related was done when the sabbath was ended, Mark... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Matthew 28:2

Matthew 28:2. And behold, there was a great earthquake While the women were making these preparations for embalming the body of Jesus, he arose from the dead; his resurrection being preceded by the descent of an angel, whose appearance at the sepulchre was ushered in with a great earthquake and probably also a storm, the word σεισμος , here rendered earthquake, signifying any shaking, whether in the earth, air, or sea. Thus, chap. Matthew 8:24, σεισμος μεγας εν τη θαλλασση , is rightly... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Matthew 28:3-4

Matthew 28:3-4. His countenance was like lightning Coruscations of light darting from his face; and his raiment white as snow Glittering with an extraordinary lustre, beyond what any human eyes could bear; and for fear of him the keepers Though Romans and soldiers; did shake, and became as dead men Falling down on their faces in a most helpless condition; for they were effectually frightened by the majestic appearance of the angel, and especially by the lightning which flashed from... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Matthew 28:5-6

Matthew 28:5-6. And the angel said to the women, Fear not ye The resurrection of Christ, which is the terror and confusion of his enemies, is the joy and consolation of his friends; the ground of their confidence and hope, and the source of their comfort and felicity, for time and eternity. For I know that ye seek Jesus that was crucified I know you are friends to the cause of your late great Master, and I do not come to frighten, but to encourage you. The angel mentions his being ... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Matthew 28:7

Matthew 28:7. Go quickly, and tell his disciples Mark says, and Peter Communicate these glad tidings to his mourning disciples, and particularly to Peter, who is so much overwhelmed with sorrow on account of his late fall; and assure them further, that he is going before them into Galilee; and that there they shall see him In his appearance to them all together. But their gracious Lord would not be absent so long from the eleven and several others; he appeared to them several times... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Matthew 28:9-10

Matthew 28:9-10. And as they went Or, as they were going, on their way, Jesus met them These zealous, good women not only heard the first tidings of their Lord, but had the first sight of him after his resurrection. The angel directed those that would see him to go to Galilee; and gave none any hopes of seeing him till they came thither. But Jesus is often better to his people than his word; but never worse; he often anticipates, but never frustrates their believing expectations: ... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Matthew 28:11

Matthew 28:11. Now when, or while they were going While these extraordinary things were transacting, and the women were going to tell the disciples what they had heard and seen: behold, some of the watch Some of the guards, who had fled from the sepulchre in great consternation, beginning a little to recollect themselves as to the excuse they should make for its being broken open, and the body being gone, as it would soon be known that it was; came into the city, and showed unto the... read more

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Matthew 28:12

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Matthew 28:14

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Matthew 28:15

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Matthew 28:1

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Matthew 28:2

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Matthew 28:3-4

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Matthew 28:5-6

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Matthew 28:7

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Matthew 28:9-10

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Matthew 28:11

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