41-01

That liar, Jesus, said

The Jewish leaders refused to believe that Jesus told the truth about being the Son of God.

rise from the dead

The Jewish leaders were well aware that Jesus promised to become alive again.

41-02

a seal on the stone

They put a soft material like clay or wax between the stone and the tomb and marked it with an official seal. If anyone moved the stone, the material would break and show that someone had entered the tomb.

41-03

No one could work on the Sabbath day

The Sabbath day rules did not permit a Jew to walk very far or to do any other kind of work.

spices

This refers to sweet-smelling spices that were placed on a dead body to cover the bad smell.

41-04

fell to the ground like dead men

They were not dead, but they did not move, just like dead men do not move. They probably had fainted from fright.

41-05

Do not be afraid

The women were frightened because the angel shone like lightning.

41-06

he will go to Galilee ahead of you

Jesus intended to meet his disciples in Galilee.

41-08

Do not be afraid

The women perhaps were afraid because they thought that Jesus was a ghost.