Matthew 28:3 bbe — His form was shining like the light, and his clothing was white as snow:

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"His form was shining like the light, and his clothing was white as snow:"

— Matthew 28:3, Bible in Basic English

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KJV
“His countenance was like lightning, and his raiment white as snow:”
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ASV
“His appearance was as lightning, and his raiment white as snow: ”
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NET
“His appearance was like lightning, and his clothes were white as snow.”
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“And his countenance was as lightning and his raiment as snow.”
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Matthew 28 — Context

Now late on the Sabbath, when the dawn of the first day of the week was near, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary came to see the place where his body was.

And there was a great earth-shock; for an angel of the Lord came down from heaven and, rolling back the stone, took his seat on it.

His form was shining like the light, and his clothing was white as snow:

And for fear of him the watchmen were shaking, and became as dead men.

And the angel said to the women, Have no fear: for I see that you are searching for Jesus, who was put to death on the cross.

He is not here, for he has come to life again, even as he said. Come, see the Lord's resting-place.

Matthew 28:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 28:3 say?

Matthew 28:3 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “His form was shining like the light, and his clothing was white as snow:”

Where is Matthew 28:3 in the Bible?

Matthew 28:3 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 28, verse 3.

Who wrote Matthew?

Matthew is traditionally attributed to Matthew (Levi), tax-collector turned apostle. It was written c. AD 50–70.

What is the book of Matthew about?

Matthew presents Jesus as the long-awaited Jewish Messiah — son of David, son of Abraham, fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets. Structured around five great teaching blocks including the Sermon on the Mount, it ends with the risen King commissioning his disciples to make disciples of all nations.

What are the major themes of Matthew?

Matthew explores themes including Kingdom of Heaven, Messiah, Fulfillment, Discipleship, Great Commission. These themes shape the meaning and context of Matthew 28:3.

What translation should I read Matthew 28:3 in?

Matthew 28:3 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Matthew 28:3?

Matthew 28:3 reads (BBE): “His form was shining like the light, and his clothing was white as snow:” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

Matthew 28:3 bbe — His form was shining like the light, and his clothing was white as snow:

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