He is not here: for he is risen, as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay.

MATTHEW 28:6KJV
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Matthew 28:6 (KJV)

What does Matthew 28:6 mean?

Matthew 28:6 announces that Jesus is no longer in the tomb because he has risen from the dead, just as he had previously told his followers he would. The verse invites the women at the tomb to see for themselves the place where Jesus’ body had been laid, confirming that he is gone.

In this scene, an angel is speaking to the women who came to Jesus’ tomb after his crucifixion. The angel explains that Jesus’ absence is not because someone took his body, but because he has come back to life. The invitation to “come, see the place where the Lord lay” is a concrete way for the women to witness the reality of the resurrection for themselves.

The Greek behind Matthew 28:6

  • The word for “risen” is ἐγήγερται (egēgertai), which means “has been raised” or “has awakened.” This word emphasizes that Jesus’ return to life is an act of God, not something he did by himself.
  • The word for “Lord” is κύριος (kyrios), a title that means “master” or “Lord.” In this context, it highlights Jesus’ authority and status even in death and resurrection.
  • The phrase “as he said” uses καθὼς (kathōs) and εἶπεν (eipen), pointing back to Jesus’ earlier predictions about his resurrection. The angel is reminding the women that Jesus’ words have come true.

Why Matthew 28:6 matters

  • Matthew 28:6 directly addresses the reality of the resurrection, clearing up any idea that Jesus’ body was simply missing or stolen.
  • The verse emphasizes that Jesus’ resurrection happened just as he had promised, reinforcing his trustworthiness and the reliability of his words.
  • By inviting the women to see the empty place, the verse grounds the resurrection in physical evidence, connecting faith to something witnessed and real.

Where else these words appear

“Come” Greek G1205 · used in 13 verses

  • Matthew 4:19 And he saith unto them, Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.
  • Matthew 25:34 Then shall the King say unto them on his right hand, Come, ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world:
  • Luke 20:14 But when the husbandmen saw him, they reasoned among themselves, saying, This is the heir: come, let us kill him, that the inheritance may be ours.

“lay” Greek G2749 · used in 26 verses

  • Matthew 3:10 And now also the axe is laid unto the root of the trees: therefore every tree which bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire.
  • Luke 24:12 Then arose Peter, and ran unto the sepulchre; and stooping down, he beheld the linen clothes laid by themselves, and departed, wondering in himself at that which was come to pass.
  • John 21:9 As soon then as they were come to land, they saw a fire of coals there, and fish laid thereon, and bread.

“here” Greek G5602 · used in 56 verses

  • Matthew 8:29 And, behold, they cried out, saying, What have we to do with thee, Jesus, thou Son of God? art thou come hither to torment us before the time?
  • Mark 9:5 And Peter answered and said to Jesus, Master, it is good for us to be here: and let us make three tabernacles; one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elias.
  • Luke 23:5 And they were the more fierce, saying, He stirreth up the people, teaching throughout all Jewry, beginning from Galilee to this place.

“where” Greek G3699 · used in 77 verses

  • Matthew 6:19 Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:
  • Luke 9:57 And it came to pass, that, as they went in the way, a certain man said unto him, Lord, I will follow thee whithersoever thou goest.
  • John 17:24 Father, I will that they also, whom thou hast given me, be with me where I am; that they may behold my glory, which thou hast given me: for thou lovedst me before the foundation of the world.