He said to me, “Daniel, you greatly beloved man, understand the words that I speak to you, and stand upright, for I have been sent to you, now.” When he had spoken this word to me, I stood trembling.
Now get up and stand on your feet. For I have appeared to you to appoint you a servant and a witness both of what you have seen and when I will appear to you,
Then they went out and fled from the tomb, for trembling and astonishment had seized them. They said nothing to anyone, because they were afraid. [Many early manuscripts do not include the text of verses 9-20.]
Then Peter turned around and saw a disciple, the one whom Jesus loved, following them. (This was the one who had also leaned against Jesus’s chest at the supper and asked, “Lord, who is going to betray you?”)
He said, “Greatly beloved man, don’t be afraid. Peace be to you. Y’all must be strong-strong!” When he spoke to me, I was strengthened, and said, “Let my lord speak, for you have strengthened me.”