Matthew 28:5
But the angel, addressing the women, said, “You need not be afraid. I know that it is Jesus, who was crucified, for whom you are looking.
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4and, in their terror of him, the men on guard trembled violently and became like dead men.
6He is not here; for he has risen, as he said he would. Come, and see the place where he was lying;
Cross References
Matthew 28:10“Do not be afraid; go and tell my brothers and sisters to set out for Galilee, and they will see me there.”
Luke 1:12Zechariah was startled at the sight and was awe-struck.
Luke 24:5But, when in their fear the women bowed their faces to the ground, the men said to them, “Why are you looking among the dead for him who is living?
Matthew Henry on Matthew 28:2-11
The Resurrection. 1 In the end of the sabbath, as it began to dawn toward the first day of the week, came Mary Magdalene and the other Mary to see the sepulchre. 2 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. 3 His countenance was like lightning, and his raiment white as snow: 4 And for fear of him the keepers did shake, and became as dead men. 5 And the angel answered and said unto the women, Fear not… Read the whole commentary →