10 They were looking intently up into the sky as he was going, when suddenly two men dressed in white stood beside them.
10 And while they looked stedfastly toward heaven as he went up, behold, two men stood by them in white apparel;
10 And while they were gazing into heaven as he went, behold, two men stood by them in white robes,
10 They stood there, staring into the empty sky. Suddenly two men appeared - in white robes!
10 And while they looked steadfastly toward heaven as He went up, behold, two men stood by them in white apparel,
10 As they strained to see him rising into heaven, two white-robed men suddenly stood among them.
5 As they entered the tomb, they saw a young man dressed in a white robe sitting on the right side, and they were alarmed.
5 And entering into the sepulchre, they saw a young man sitting on the right side, clothed in a long white garment; and they were affrighted.
5 And entering the tomb, they saw a young man sitting on the right side, dressed in a white robe, and they were alarmed.
5 They saw a young man sitting on the right side, dressed all in white. They were completely taken aback, astonished
5 And entering the tomb, they saw a young man clothed in a long white robe sitting on the right side; and they were alarmed.
5 When they entered the tomb, they saw a young man clothed in a white robe sitting on the right side. The women were shocked,
(Read Mark 16:1-8)
Nicodemus brought a large quantity of spices, but these good women did not think that enough. The respect others show to Christ, should not hinder us from showing our respect. And those who are carried by holy zeal, to seek Christ diligently, will find the difficulties in their way speedily vanish. When we put ourselves to trouble and expense, from love to Christ, we shall be accepted, though our endeavours are not successful. The sight of the angel might justly have encouraged them, but they were affrighted. Thus many times that which should be matter of comfort to us, through our own mistake, proves a terror to us. He was crucified, but he is glorified. He is risen, he is not here, not dead, but alive again; hereafter you will see him, but you may here see the place where he was laid. Thus seasonable comforts will be sent to those that lament after the Lord Jesus. Peter is particularly named, Tell Peter; it will be most welcome to him, for he is in sorrow for sin. A sight of Christ will be very welcome to a true penitent, and a true penitent is very welcome to a sight of Christ. The men ran with all the haste they could to the disciples; but disquieting fears often hinder us from doing that service to Christ and to the souls of men, which, if faith and the joy of faith were strong, we might do.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Acts 1:10
Commentary on Acts 1:6-11
(Read Acts 1:6-11)
They were earnest in asking about that which their Master never had directed or encouraged them to seek. Our Lord knew that his ascension and the teaching of the Holy Spirit would soon end these expectations, and therefore only gave them a rebuke; but it is a caution to his church in all ages, to take heed of a desire of forbidden knowledge. He had given his disciples instructions for the discharge of their duty, both before his death and since his resurrection, and this knowledge is enough for a Christian. It is enough that He has engaged to give believers strength equal to their trials and services; that under the influence of the Holy Spirit they may, in one way or other, be witnesses for Christ on earth, while in heaven he manages their concerns with perfect wisdom, truth, and love. When we stand gazing and trifling, the thoughts of our Master's second coming should quicken and awaken us: when we stand gazing and trembling, they should comfort and encourage us. May our expectation of it be stedfast and joyful, giving diligence to be found of him blameless.