Matthew 28:3

His countenance was like lightning, and his raiment white as snow:

Cross-references

Matthew 17:2 shows Jesus' face shining like the sun and clothes white as light, matching the angel's lightning-like appearance and white clothes here.

Daniel 10:6 Parallel

Daniel 10:6 describes an angel with face like lightning—same striking imagery of heavenly radiance as the angel at the tomb.

Mark 9:3 Parallel

In Mark 9:3, Jesus' clothes become dazzling white—directly parallel to the angel's white clothing at the tomb.

Mark 16:5 Parallel

Mark 16:5 describes a young man in a white robe at the tomb—same resurrection event, same angelic white garment.

John 20:12 Parallel

John 20:12 features angels in white clothing, directly matching the 'white as snow' description of the angel in Matthew 28:3.

Revelation 19:14 Related theme

Revelation 19:14 shows heavenly armies in white linen, strongly echoing the angel's white clothing in Matthew 28:3.

Acts 1:10 Parallel

Acts 1:10 has angels in white robes at the ascension—consistent depiction of heavenly messengers in white.

Revelation 1:14 describes hair 'white as snow'—identical phrase to the angel's clothing, linking divine purity imagery.

Revelation 10:1 portrays another mighty angel with radiant glory, echoing the brilliant appearance of the resurrection angel.

Psalm 104:4 Related theme

Psalm 104:4 depicts angels as winds and flames of fire, which the angel's lightning and white clothes reflect. General angelic imagery.

Ezekiel 1:4–14 Related theme

Ezekiel 1:4-14 describes a fiery, lightning-filled theophany, similar to the angel's brilliant appearance. Both depict divine glory visually.

Revelation 18:1 Related theme

Revelation 18:1 says an angel's glory illumines the earth—similar to the lightning-like radiance of the angel at the tomb.