Going into the tomb, they saw a young man sitting on their right, in a white robe, and they were dismayed; But he said to them:
His appearance was as dazzling as lightning, and his clothing was as white as snow;
And they were all so amazed that they kept asking: "What is this? Strange teaching indeed! He gives his commands with authority even to the foul spirits, and they obey him!"
He took with him Peter, James, and John; and began to show signs of great dismay and deep distress of mind.
But, on looking up, they saw that the stone had already been rolled back; it was a very large one.
But, as soon as they saw Jesus, all the people, in great astonishment, ran up and greeted him.
Zechariah was startled at the sight and was awe-struck.
Then the other disciple, who had reached the tomb first, went inside too, and he saw for himself and was convinced.