Matthew 28:5

New International Reader's Version

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

Cross References

Isaiah 35:4

Say to those whose hearts are afraid, “Be strong and do not fear. Your God will come. He will pay your enemies back. He will come to save you.”

Isaiah 41:10

So do not be afraid. I am with you. Do not be terrified. I am your God. I will make you strong and help you. I will hold you safe in my hands. I always do what is right.

Isaiah 41:14

Family of Jacob, you are as weak as a worm. But do not be afraid. People of Israel, there are only a few of you. But do not be afraid. I myself will help you,” announces the Lord. He is the one who sets his people free. He is the Holy One of Israel.

Daniel 10:12

He continued, “Do not be afraid, Daniel. You decided to get more understanding. You made yourself humble as you worshiped your God. Since the first day you did those things, your words were heard. I have come to give you an answer.

Daniel 10:19

“Do not be afraid,” he said. “You are highly respected. May peace be with you! Be strong now. Be strong.” When he spoke to me, I became stronger. I said, “Speak, my master. You have given me strength.”

Matthew 14:27

Right away Jesus called out to them, “Be brave! It is I. Don’t be afraid.”

Matthew 28:10

Then Jesus said to them, “Don’t be afraid. Go and tell my brothers to go to Galilee. There they will see me.”

Matthew 28:4

The guards were so afraid of him that they shook and became like dead men.

Mark 16:6

“Don’t be alarmed,” he said. “You are looking for Jesus the Nazarene, who was crucified. But he has risen! He is not here! See the place where they had put him.

Luke 1:30

But the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary. God is very pleased with you.

Luke 24:5

The women were terrified. They bowed down with their faces to the ground. Then the men said to them, “Why do you look for the living among the dead?

Acts 2:24

But God raised him from the dead. He set him free from the suffering of death. It wasn’t possible for death to keep its hold on Jesus.

Hebrews 1:14

All angels are spirits who serve. God sends them to serve those who will receive salvation.