Luke 24:5

“And as they were afraid, etc.] That is, the women were afraid of these angels; these bright appearances and majestic forms, as it was usual for good men and women to be, as appears from the cases of Zacharias, the Virgin Mary, and others: and bowed down their faces to the earth, through great fear and reverence of these heavenly spirits, and as not being able to bear the lustre of their countenances and garments: they said unto them, that is, the angels: why seek ye the living among the dead? intimating, that Christ, though he had been dead, was now living, and not to be sought for in a sepulchre; a way of speaking, much like this, is used in a parable of R. Levi's, concerning Pharaoh's not…”

“See the notes at Matthew 28:1-11. return to 'Top of Page'”

“24:5-7 Jesus had told his followers many times that he would rise from the dead (see 9:22, 44; 17:25; 18:31-34). Jesus’ resurrection is a key tenet of the Christian faith (see 1 Cor 15:3-7, 12-57).”

“they: Luk 1:12, Luk 1:13, Luk 1:29; Dan 8:17, Dan 8:18, Dan 10:7-12, Dan 10:16, Dan 10:19; Mat 28:3-5; Mar 16:5, Mar 16:6; Act 10:3, Act 10:4 the living: or, him that liveth, Heb 7:8; Rev 1:18, Rev 2:8 Luke 24:6”