And the living creatures ran and returned as the appearance of a flash of lightning.
Ver. 14. And the living creatures ran and returned.] As soon as ever their work was done, they came back to him who sent them out to know his further pleasure, and to do him more service. When the angel had lessoned the good women about our Saviour's resurrection, he biddeth them "go quickly and tell his disciples," &c., and then dismisseth them, with "Lo, I have told you," Mat 28:6-7 q.d., Begone now about your business, you have your full errand; why linger ye? pack away.
As the appearance of a flash of lightning.] Which appeareth aud disappeareth in an instant.