SEV Biblia, Chapter 28:5
Y respondiendo el ngel, dijo a las mujeres: No temis vosotras; porque yo s que buscis a Jess, el que fue colgado en un madero.
Clarke's Bible Commentary - Matthew 28:5
Verse 5. I know that ye seek Jesus] Speaking after the manner of men, these women deserved to be the first witnesses of the resurrection of Christ: during life they ministered to him, and in death they were not divided. They attended him to the CROSS, notwithstanding their attachment to him exposed them to the most imminent danger; and now they come to watch and weep at his TOMB. The common opinion is, that women are more fickle and less courageous than men. The reverse of this I believe to be the truth, in those who are thoroughly converted to God; and who, previously to conversion, whether man or woman, can be trusted in any case?
John Gill's Bible Commentary
Ver. 5. And the angel answered and said unto the women , etc.] Who being come up, were also affrighted at the sight of the angel. The Arabic version leaves out the first part, and the angel answered: which is a Jewish way of speaking, when nothing goes before, to which it is a reply; and renders the other part thus, and said to the two women: but from the other evangelists it appears, that there were more women than two; (see Mark 16:1 Luke 24:10), fear not ye ; some put an emphasis upon the word ye, as if used in opposition to the keepers, who had reason to be afraid, but not these good women. It was very common with gracious persons to be filled with fear at the sight of an angel, as Zacharias, and the shepherds; but without reason; they are their friends, their fellow servants, and ministering spirits to them. The Persic version adds, but come near before, for ye are his familiars: the reason alleged, by the angel, why they had no reason to fear, is, for I know that ye seek Jesus, which was crucified : the knowledge which angels have of saints is very considerable, and which arises from their frequent embassies to them, care and guardianship of them, the good offices they perform, and their several ministrations to them; and the knowledge which the angel had of these good women, might not be from immediate revelation, but from the observations he had made of them: they had followed Jesus from Galilee, they had attended him all the while he was on the cross, and were now come to his grave to anoint him; and from their words and gestures, the angel might know that they were the disciples of Christ, and now sought him; and therefore had no reason to fear, as those who were his adversaries: and indeed, such as seek a crucified Christ, and life and salvation by him, have no reason to be afraid of any thing; not of sin, and its damning power, since Christ saves, his blood cleanses, and his righteousness justifies from all sin; nor of the law, its menaces, curses, and condemnation, for Christ has redeemed them from it; nor of Satan, and his principalities and powers, who are spoiled by Christ, and out of whose hands he has ransomed his people; nor of the world, since Christ has overcome it, and delivered his people from it; nor of death, whose sting is taken away, and that abolished as a penal evil; nor of hell, and wrath to come, from which he has saved them; and much less of good angels, who are kindly disposed to them: and such are they that seek a crucified Christ, whom Christ has first sought, and looked up, and found in redemption and the effectual calling; who are made sensible of their lost and dangerous state by nature, to whom Christ has been manifested; and who see both their need of him, and his worth and value: these seek to him in the first place, and with all their hearts, for cleansing, pardon, righteousness, rest, food, salvation, and eternal life: they seek for him where he is, and is revealed, in the Scriptures, in the Gospel, in the ordinances, and at the Fathers right hand.
Matthew Henry Commentary
Verses 1-8 - Christ rose the third day after his death; that was the time he ha often spoken of. On the first day of the first week God commanded the light to shine out of darkness. On this day did He who is the Light of the world, shine out of the darkness of the grave; and this day is from henceforward often mentioned in the New Testament, as the day whic Christians religiously observed in solemn assemblies, to the honour of Christ. Our Lord Jesus could have rolled back the stone by his ow power, but he chose to have it done by an angel. The resurrection of Christ, as it is the joy of his friends, so it is the terror an confusion of his enemies. The angel encouraged the women against their fears. Let the sinners in Zion be afraid. Fear not ye, for his resurrection will be your consolation. Our communion with him must be spiritual, by faith in his word. When we are ready to make this worl our home, and to say, It is good to be here, then let us remember ou Lord Jesus is not here, he is risen; therefore let our hearts rise, an seek the things that are above. He is risen, as he said. Let us neve think that strange which the word of Christ has told us to expect whether the sufferings of this present time, or the glory that is to be revealed. It may have a good effect upon us, by faith to view the plac where the Lord lay. God quickly. It was good to be there, but the servants of God have other work appointed. Public usefulness must be chosen before the pleasure of secret communion with God. Tell the disciples, that they may be comforted under their present sorrows Christ knows where his disciples dwell, and will visit them. Even to those at a distance from the plenty of the means of grace, he wil graciously manifest himself. The fear and the joy together quickene their pace. The disciples of Christ should be forward to make known to each other their experiences of communion with their Lord; and shoul tell others what God has done for their souls.
Greek Textus Receptus
αποκριθεις 611 5679 V-AOP-NSM δε 1161 CONJ ο 3588 T-NSM αγγελος 32 N-NSM ειπεν 2036 5627 V-2AAI-3S ταις 3588 T-DPF γυναιξιν 1135 N-DPF μη 3361 PRT-N φοβεισθε 5399 5737 V-PNM-2P υμεις 5210 P-2NP οιδα 1492 5758 V-RAI-1S γαρ 1063 CONJ οτι 3754 CONJ ιησουν 2424 N-ASM τον 3588 T-ASM εσταυρωμενον 4717 5772 V-RPP-ASM ζητειτε 2212 5719 V-PAI-2P
Robertson's NT Word Studies
28:5 {Unto the women} (tais gunaixin). According to John, Mary Magdalene had left to go and tell Peter and John of the supposed grave robbery (#Joh 20:1f.). But the other women remained and had the interview with the angel (or men, Luke) about the empty tomb and the Risen Christ. {Jesus the Crucified} (iesoun ton estaurwmenon). Perfect passive participle, state of completion. this he will always be. So Paul will preach as essential to his gospel "and this one crucified" (kai touton estaur"menon, #1Co 2:2).
