How many angels were at the sepulchre?
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Two angels seen by the women, and they were standing

Luke 24:4 View context

And it came to pass, as they were much perplexed thereabout, behold, two men stood by them in shining garments:


John 20:11-12 View context

But Mary stood without at the sepulchre weeping: and as she wept, she stooped down, [and looked] into the sepulchre,

And seeth two angels in white sitting, the one at the head, and the other at the feet, where the body of Jesus had lain.

Only one angel, and he was sitting

Matthew 28:2 View context

And, behold, there was a great earthquake: for the angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled back the stone from the door, and sat upon it.


Matthew 28:5 View context

And the angel answered and said unto the women, Fear not ye: for I know that ye seek Jesus, which was crucified.


Mark 16:5 View context

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.

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