In, &c. For the sequence of events connected with the resurrection see App-166 .
In. Greek. en. App-104 .
end of = late on, &c.
the sabbath. The weekly sabbath. The seventh day; not the high sabbath of Mat 28:62 or John 19:42 , because that was the first day of the feast (following the "preparation day"). See App-156 .
toward. Greek. eis. App-104 .
Mary . . . the other Mary. See App-100 .
to see = to gaze upon. Greek. theoreo. App-133 . Not the same as in verses: Matthew 6:7 , Matthew 6:10 , Matthew 6:17 .
sepulchre. Greek. taphos. As in Matthew 27:61 , Matthew 27:64 , Matthew 27:66 . Not the same as in "tomb" (Matthew 27:60 ).
doubted = hesitated. Greek. distazo. Occurs only in Matthew (here and in Matthew 14:31 ). The Greek aorist may he so rendered, especially in a parenthesis; and is so rendered in Matthew 16:5 .Luke 8:29 . John 18:24 , it should be in Matthew 26:48 and in Luke 22:44 also.
the end of the world = the completion, or consummation, of the age: i.e. that then current dispensation, when this apostolic commission might have ended. See App-129 ., and note on Matthew 13:39 . But as Israel did not then repent (Acts 3:19-26 ; Acts 28:25-28 ), hence all is postponed till Matthew 24:14 shall be taken up and fulfilled, "then shall the end ( telos ) of the sunteleia come". This particular commission was therefore postponed. See App-167 .
Bibliographical Information Bullinger, Ethelbert William. "Commentary on Matthew 28". "Bullinger's Companion bible Notes". https://studylight.org/commentaries/eng/bul/matthew-28.html. 1909-1922.
Verse 1
In, &c. For the sequence of events connected with the resurrection see App-166 .
In. Greek. en. App-104 .
end of = late on, &c.
the sabbath. The weekly sabbath. The seventh day; not the high sabbath of Mat 28:62 or John 19:42 , because that was the first day of the feast (following the "preparation day"). See App-156 .
toward. Greek. eis. App-104 .
Mary . . . the other Mary. See App-100 .
to see = to gaze upon. Greek. theoreo. App-133 . Not the same as in verses: Matthew 6:7 , Matthew 6:10 , Matthew 6:17 .
sepulchre. Greek. taphos. As in Matthew 27:61 , Matthew 27:64 , Matthew 27:66 . Not the same as in "tomb" (Matthew 27:60 ).
Verse 2
behold. Figure of speech Asterismos. App-6 .
was = happened.
the LORD = Jehovah ( App-4 ). See App-98 .
from = out of. Greek. ek.
heaven. Singular. See note on Matthew 6:9 , Matthew 6:10 .
rolled back = had rolled back.
from = away from. Greek. apo . Compare Matthew 27:37 .
sat upon it. See note on Matthew 27:60 . Sat that it might he known by what power it was rolled back.
Verse 3
countenance = general appearance. Greek. idea. Occurs only here.
like lightning: in effulgence.
Verse 4
for = from. Greek. apo.
dead men. See App-139 .
Verse 5
I know. Greek. oida . See App-132 .
Verse 6
as = according as.
see. Greek. eidon. App-133 .
lay = was (lately) lying.
Verse 7
the dead. See App-139 . (Plural)
into = unto. Greek. eis.
Galilee. App-169 .
see. Greek. opsomai. App-133 .
Verse 9
went = were going.
met = confronted. As from an opposite direction, Compare the noun (Matthew 25:1 , Matthew 25:6 . Acts 28:15 . 1 Thessalonians 4:17 ).
held Him by the feet = seized Him by the feet.
worshipped = prostrated themselves before. See App-137 .
Verse 11
the watch. See note on Mat 27:68 , Matthew 27:66 .
shewed = told. See verses: Matthew 28:8 , Matthew 28:9 , Matthew 28:10 .
were done = had come to pass.
Verse 12
large = sufficient: i.e. to bribe them with.
Verse 13
Saying, Say ye = Telling them to say.
Verse 14
if this come, &c. = Should this come, &c. A condition of uncertainty. App-118 .
persuade = satisfy: i.e.
bribe. Compare Galatians 1:1 , Galatians 1:10 . See App-150 .
secure you = free you from care: i.e. make you safe, or screen you. Compare 1 Corinthians 7:32 .
Verse 15
saying = story. Greek. logos . See note on Mark 9:32 .
is = has been.
Verse 16
a = the.
Verse 17
doubted = hesitated. Greek. distazo. Occurs only in Matthew (here and in Matthew 14:31 ). The Greek aorist may he so rendered, especially in a parenthesis; and is so rendered in Matthew 16:5 .Luke 8:29 . John 18:24 , it should be in Matthew 26:48 and in Luke 22:44 also.
Verse 18
came = approached (as in Matthew 28:9 ).
spake . . . Saying. "Spake" referring to the act, and "saying" referring to the substance.
power = authority. Greek. exousia. App-172 .
is given = has (just, or lately) been given.
heaven. Singular. See note on Matthew 6:9 , Matthew 6:10 .
in = upon. Greek. epi.
Verse 19
Go ye, &c. See App-167 .
teach = disciple. Not the same word as in Matthew 28:20 .
nations = the nations.
baptizing . . . in. See App-115 Tr. and WI m. read "having baptized".
in = into. Denoting object and purpose. Compare Matthew 3:11 .Acts 2:38 .
the name. Singular. Not "names". This is the final definition of "the Name" of the One true God.
Father. App-98 .
the Holy Ghost = the Holy Spirit. Greek. pneuma. See App-101 .
Verse 20
always = all the days.
unto = until.
the end of the world = the completion, or consummation, of the age: i.e. that then current dispensation, when this apostolic commission might have ended. See App-129 ., and note on Matthew 13:39 . But as Israel did not then repent (Acts 3:19-26 ; Acts 28:25-28 ), hence all is postponed till Matthew 24:14 shall be taken up and fulfilled, "then shall the end ( telos ) of the sunteleia come". This particular commission was therefore postponed. See App-167 .
world = age. Greek. aion. App-129 .