THE EMPTY TOMB (Mark 16:1 *, Luke 24:1). Mt. is here not so close to Mk., except in Matthew 28:5. The note of time in Matthew 28:1 is not clear; the Sab bath would end at sunset on Saturday. BEGAN TO DAWN ought perhaps to be rendered drew on (_cf._ Luke 23:54 * and _mg.)._ In this case Mt. describes... [ Continue Reading ]
THE GUARD AND THE JEWISH AUTHORITIES (Mt. only). The paragraph is the sequel to Matthew 27:62 *. Matthew 28:15. unto this day: the date when the Gospel was written.... [ Continue Reading ]
CONCLUSION. JESUS APPEARS IN GALILEE.The mountain (Matthew 28:16) reminds us of Matthew 5:1 or Matthew 17:1. The statement that some (rather, they) doubted brings the narrative into line with Luke 24:37; John 20:25, and in any case points to the gradual nature of the growth of the Resurrection belie... [ Continue Reading ]