[Thus, in one of these notes the angel is represented as sitting outside the sepulchre upon the stone which he rolled from the door, and in the other, as sitting within the sepulchre on the right side.]
437. And they entered in, and found not the body of the Lord Jesus. And it came to pass, as they were much perplexed thereabout, behold, two men (angels of the Lord) stood by them in shining garments. Luke xxiv. 3 and 4.
[In notes 435, 436, and 438, the angels of the Lord are represented, not as standing, as above, but as sitting.]
438. But Mary stood without at the sepulchre weeping; and as she wept she stooped down, and looked into the sepulchre. And seeth two angels in white, sitting, the one at the head, and the other at the feet, where the body of Jesus had lain. John xx, 11, 12.
[In this, and note 437, there are represented as being two angels, while according to notes 435 and 434, there was only one. In this note also, as well as in note 434, we are told that they had white garments on, and in note 435, we are told they were shining garments. We are likewise told in this note, that Mary merely looked into the sepulchre; while in note 436, we are positively informed, that she and those who accompanied her, went into it.]
439. And the angel answered and said unto the women, fear not ye; for I know that ye seek Jesus, which was crucified. He is not here; for he is risen, as he said; come, see the place where the Lord lay, Matt, xxviii. 5, 6.
440. And when she had thus said, she turned herself back, and saw Jesus standing, and knew not that it was Jesus. Jesus saith unto her, Woman, why weepest thou? whom seekest thou? She, supposing him to be the gardener, saith unto him, Sir, if thou hast borne him hence, tell me where thou hast laid him, and I will take him away. Jesus saith unto her. Mary. She turned herself and saith unto him? Rabboni, which is to say, Master. Jesus saith unto her, Touch me not; for I am not yet ascended unto my Father: but go to my brethren, and say unto them. I ascend unto my Father, and your Father, and to my God, and your God. John xx. 14 to.17.
[In the former of these notes, the angel is represented as telling the women of Christ's rising from the dead; in the latter, Christ is represented as telling them himself.]
441. And go quickly, and tell his disciples that he is risen from the dead; and behold, he goeth before you into Galilee; there shall ye see him. Lo, I have told you. Then the eleven disciples went away into Galilee, into a mountain where Jesus had appointed them. And when they saw him they worshipped him; but some doubted. Matt, xxviii. 7, 16, 17.
442. And they rose up the same hour, and returned to Jerusalem, and found the eleven gathered together, and them that were with them, Saying, the Lord is risen indeed and hath appeared to Simon. And they told what things were done in the way, and how he was known of them in breaking of bread. And as they thus spake, Jesus himself stood in the midst of them, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you. Luke xxiv. 33 to 36.