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Luke 24:4

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does Luke 24:4 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And it came to pass, while they were perplexed thereabout, behold, two men stood by them in dazzling apparel:” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And it came to pass, while they were perplexed thereabout, behold, two men stood by them in dazzling apparel:
Luke 24:4 — American Standard Version

Context — Luke 24

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
1But on the first day of the week, at early dawn, they came unto the tomb, bringing the spices which they had prepared.
2And they found the stone rolled away from the tomb.
3And they entered in, and found not the body of the Lord Jesus.
4And it came to pass, while they were perplexed thereabout, behold, two men stood by them in dazzling apparel:
5and as they were affrighted and bowed down their faces to the earth, they said unto them, Why seek ye the living among the dead?
6He is not here, but is risen: remember how he spake unto you when he was yet in Galilee,
7saying that the Son of man must be delivered up into the hands of sinful men, and be crucified, and the third day rise again.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And it came to pass as they were much perplexed thereabout, etc.] About the body of Christ, and its being gone, what should become of it, whither it was removed, and by what means, and by whom; whether by a friend, or foe, for they had no thought, nor expectation of a resurrection; behold, two men stood by them in shining garments; who were angels in the form of men; and as these were the first witnesses of Christs resurrection, there were two of them; for by the mouth of two or three witnesses every thing is established. Matthew and Mark take notice but of one; but John makes mention of two, as here, seen by Mary Magdalene, though in a different posture; they were sitting, the one at the…”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“See the notes at Matthew 28:1-11. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“Behold two - Angels in the form of men. Mary had seen them a little before. They had disappeared on these women's coming to the sepulchre, but now appeared again. St. Matthew and Mark mention only one of them, appearing like a young man. Luke 24:6”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“24:4 two men suddenly appeared: Angels often appear as young men in Scripture (Gen 18:2; 19:1, 10; Josh 5:13; Judg 13:6-11; Heb 13:2). Dazzling white robes symbolize purity and holiness (Dan 10:5-6; Acts 1:10; Rev 4:4; 19:14).”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“two men: Gen 18:2; Mat 28:2-6; Mar 16:5; Joh 20:11, Joh 20:12; Act 1:10 (see note on Mar 16:2.) Luke 24:5”
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