But יהושע came near and touched them and said, “Rise, and do not be afraid.”
And see, a hand touched me, and set me trembling on my knees and on the palms of my hands.
And again the one who looked like a man touched me and strengthened me.
And, as he was speaking with me, I fell stunned upon my face to the ground, but he touched me, and made me stand up straight,
while I was still speaking in prayer, the man Gaḇ
But immediately יהושע spoke to them, saying, “Take courage, it is I, do not be afraid.”
And when the taught ones heard, they fell on their faces and were much afraid.
And having lifted up their eyes, they saw no one but יהושע only.
And becoming frightened and bowing their faces to the earth, these said to them, “Why do you seek the living among the dead?
Both trembling, and being astonished, he said, “Master, what do You wish me to do?” And the Master said to him, “Arise and go into the city, and you shall be told what you have to do.”
And when I saw Him, I fell at His feet as dead, and He placed His right hand on me, saying, “Do not be afraid, I am the First and the Last,