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Matthew 28:4 Cross-References
Explore 8 cross-references for Matthew 28:4 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Matthew chapter 28 verse 4 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And for fear of him the keepers did shake, and became as dead men.”
Matthew 28:4 (KJV)
Commentary on Matthew 28:4
And for fear of him the keepers did shake, and became as dead men. The Roman guards stationed at the tomb experienced overwhelming terror at the angel's appearance. The phrase 'did shake' (ἐσείσθησαν/eseisthēsan) uses the same root as 'earthquake' (σεισμός/seismos) in verse 2—they were shaken both by the earth's trembling and by fear. This was no mere startlement but complete terror before supernatural power.'Became as dead men' (ἐγενήθησαν ὡς νεκροί/egenēthēsan hōs nekroi) indicates they fell unconscious or were paralyzed with fear, like corpses themselves. The irony is profound: those sent t...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Matthew 28:4
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“I fell at his feet like a dead man. He laid his right hand on me”
“Daniel”
“You have a guard. Go, make it as secure as you can.”
“and”
“behold”
“it happened that he got close to Damascus”
“and trembling”
“pain”