Luke 24:2

2 They found that the stone had been rolled away from the tomb.

Luke 24:2 Meaning and Commentary

Luke 24:2

And they found the stone rolled away the sepulchre.
] Which Joseph had laid there, security of the body, and in the sight of these women; and which gave them a concern, as they went along, seeing they were all women, who should roll away the stone for them, ( Mark 16:3 ) but when they came to the sepulchre, to their great surprise, they found it rolled away, which was done by an angel, ( Matthew 28:2 ) .

Luke 24:2 In-Context

1 Very early on Sunday morning the women went to the tomb. They were carrying the spices that they had prepared.

2 They found that the stone had been rolled away from the tomb.

3 When they went in, they did not find the body of the Lord Jesus.

4 While they were puzzled about this, two men in clothes that were as bright as lightning suddenly stood beside them.

5 The women were terrified and bowed to the ground. The men asked the women, "Why are you looking among the dead for the living one?