Matthew 28:4

New Century Version

The soldiers guarding the tomb shook with fear because of the angel, and they became like dead men.

Cross References

Revelation 1:17

When I saw him, I fell down at his feet like a dead man. He put his right hand on me and said, “Do not be afraid. I am the First and the Last.

Daniel 10:7

I, Daniel, was the only person who saw the vision. The men with me did not see it, because they were so frightened that they ran away and hid.

Acts 16:29

The jailer told someone to bring a light. Then he ran inside and, shaking with fear, fell down before Paul and Silas.

Matthew 28:11

While the women went to tell Jesus’ followers, some of the soldiers who had been guarding the tomb went into the city to tell the leading priests everything that had happened.

Psalm 48:6

Fear took hold of them; they hurt like a woman having a baby.

Job 4:14

I was trembling with fear; all my bones were shaking.

Matthew 28:3

He was shining as bright as lightning, and his clothes were white as snow.

Matthew 28:5

The angel said to the women, “Don’t be afraid. I know that you are looking for Jesus, who has been crucified.