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Matthew 28:4
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The guards were so shaken by fear of him that they became like dead men.
And for feare of him, the keepers did shake, and became as dead men.
And for fear of him the keepers did shake, and became as dead men.
And for fear of him the guards trembled and became like dead men.
The guards shook from fear of him and became like dead men.
The soldiers guarding the tomb shook with fear because of the angel, and they became like dead men.
The guards shook, paralyzed with fear [at the sight] of him and became like dead men [pale and immobile].
The guards shook for fear of him and became like dead men.
And the guards quaked from fear of him and became like dead men.
The guards trembled in fear of him and became like dead men.
The guards shook from fear and fell down, as though they were dead.
The guards were so terrified at him that they trembled and became like dead men.
And for fear of him the guards trembled and became as dead men.
The soldiers guarding the tomb were very afraid of the angel. They shook with fear and then became like dead men.
And for feare of him, the keepers were astonied, and became as dead men.
And for fear of him the guards who were watching trembled, and became as if they were dead.
The guards were so afraid that they trembled and became like dead men.
And the guards trembled from the fear of him and became like dead men.
And those keeping guard were shaken from the fear of him, and they became as dead.
and for fear of him the watchers did quake, and became as dead men.
And for fear of him the watchmen were shaking, and became as dead men.
For fear of him, the guards shook, and became like dead men.
Because they were so afraid of him, the guards shook and became like dead men.
And with fear of him they who were watching were shaken, and became as the dead.
and from fear of him the keepers were astounded, and became as dead men.
And for feare of him, the kepers were astonyed, and became as dead men.
and for fear of him the watchers did quake, and became as dead men.
For fear of him, the guards shook, and became like dead men.
And for fear of him the guards trembled, and became as dead men.
For fear of him the guards trembled violently, and became like dead men.
and for drede of hym the keperis weren afeerd, and thei weren maad as deede men.
and for fear of him the watchers quaked, and became as dead men.
And for fear of him the keepers trembled and became as dead [men].
The guards were shaken and became like dead men because they were so afraid of him.
And the guards shook for fear of him, and became like dead men.
The guards shook with fear when they saw him, and they fell into a dead faint.
The soldiers were shaking with fear and became as dead men.
For fear of him the guards shook and became like dead men.
and, for fear of him, they who were keeping watch were thrown into a commotion, and became as dead men.
And for fear of him, the guards were struck with terror and became as dead men.
And for fear of him the guards trembled and became like dead men.
And for feare of him the kepers were astunnyed and became as deed men.
and from the fear of him did the keepers shake, and they became as dead men.
But ye watch me were troubled for feare of him, and became as though they were deed.
The deputies saw him and got so dad-gummed scared that they fell down like dead men.
Contextual Overview
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
the: Matthew 28:11, Matthew 27:65, Matthew 27:66
shake: Job 4:14, Psalms 48:6, Daniel 10:7, Acts 9:3-7, Acts 16:29, Revelation 1:17
Reciprocal: Judges 13:6 - terrible Mark 16:6 - Be not Acts 12:6 - and the
Cross-References
and the scripture insinuating, that God would justify the Gentiles thro' faith, gave Abraham an intimation of the gospel in these words, " in thee shall all nations be blessed."
that the blessing promised to Abraham might come on the Gentiles thro' Jesus Christ; that we by believing might receive the spirit that was promised.
Blessed be the God and father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all the spiritual blessings in Christ's kingdom.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
And for fear of him the keepers did shake,.... Though they were soldiers, Roman soldiers and veterans, who had been used to terrible sights in the field of battle; were men of courage, and fearless of danger; and yet were seized with a panic, and every limb of them shook and trembled at the sight of the angel, for fear he was come as an executioner of divine vengeance upon them; who had been concerned in the crucifixion of Christ, had watched him as he hung upon the cross, and now his body in the sepulchre: and even supposing no consciousness of guilt in them, or dread of punishment from him; yet such was the glory and majesty in which he appeared, of which they had never seen the like before, that it had this effect upon them:
and became as dead men: they turned pale, as dead men, and had scarce any life, or spirit, left in them.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
The keepers did shake - It was night. The appearance was sudden and unexpected, and to them terrific. The stone was probably suddenly removed. At the noise, the light, the suddenness of the appearance, they were affrighted.
And became as dead men - Probably by terror they fainted, or were thrown into a swoon. At this time it is probable that the Lord Jesus arose, and hence he was not seen by them when he came forth. At what precise time of the night this was we are not certainly informed. The narrative, however, leads us to suppose that it was not long before the women came to the sepulchre, or near the break of day.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse Matthew 28:4. The keepers - became as dead men.] God can, by one and the same means, comfort his servants, and terrify his enemies. The resurrection of Christ is a subject of terror to the servants of sin, and a subject of consolation to the sons of God; because it is a proof of the resurrection of both, the one to shame and everlasting contempt-the other to eternal glory and joy.
