The guards were shaken with fear of him and became like dead men.
When I caught sight of him, I fell down at his feet as though dead. He touched me with his right hand and said, “Do not be afraid. I am the first and the last,
I alone, Daniel, saw the vision; but great fear seized those who were with me; they fled and hid themselves, although they did not see the vision.
He asked for a light and rushed in and, trembling with fear, he fell down before Paul and Silas.
While they were going, some of the guard went into the city and told the chief priests all that had happened.
When they looked they were astounded; terrified, they were put to flight!
Fear came upon me, and shuddering, that terrified me to the bone.
His appearance was like lightning and his clothing was white as snow.
Then the angel said to the women in reply, “Do not be afraid! I know that you are seeking Jesus the crucified.