Matthew 28:5

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

The angel said to the women, “Don't be afraid! I know you are looking for Jesus, who was nailed to a cross.

Cross References

Isaiah 41:10

Don't be afraid. I am with you. Don't tremble with fear. I am your God. I will make you strong, as I protect you with my arm and give you victories.

Isaiah 41:14

People of Israel, don't worry, though others may say, “Israel is only a worm!” I am the holy God of Israel, who saves and protects you.

Daniel 10:12

Daniel, don't be afraid! God has listened to your prayers since the first day you humbly asked for understanding, and he has sent me here.

Matthew 14:27

At once, Jesus said to them, “Don't worry! I am Jesus. Don't be afraid.”

Matthew 28:10

Then Jesus said, “Don't be afraid! Tell my followers to go to Galilee. They will see me there.”

Matthew 28:4

The guards shook from fear and fell down, as though they were dead.

Mark 16:6

The man said, “Don't be alarmed! You are looking for Jesus from Nazareth, who was nailed to a cross. God has raised him to life, and he isn't here. You can see the place where they put his body.

Luke 1:30

Then the angel told Mary, “Don't be afraid! God is pleased with you,

Luke 24:5

The women were afraid and bowed to the ground. But the men said, “Why are you looking in the place of the dead for someone who is alive?

Acts 2:24

But God set him free from death and raised him to life. Death could not hold him in its power.

Hebrews 1:14

Angels are merely spirits sent to serve people who are going to be saved.