Matthew 28:5 “But the angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that yo…”

Matthew 28:5

But the angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

And the angel answered and said unto the women, Fear not ye: for I know that ye seek Jesus, which was crucified.

World English Bible

The angel answered the women, “Don’t be afraid, for I know that you seek Jesus, who has been crucified.

American Standard Version

And the angel answered and said unto the women, Fear not ye; for I know that ye seek Jesus, who hath been crucified.

Geneva Bible 1599

But the Angel answered, and said to the women, Feare ye not: for I know that ye seeke Iesus which was crucified:

Darby Translation

And the angel answering said to the women, Fear not ye, for I know that ye seek Jesus the crucified one.

Young's Literal Translation

And the messenger answering said to the women, 'Fear not ye, for I have known that Jesus, who hath been crucified, ye seek;

Bible in Basic English

And the angel said to the women, Have no fear: for I see that you are searching for Jesus, who was put to death on the cross.

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Cross references

“Fear”

Isaiah 41:10 Hebrews 1:14 Luke 1:30 Isaiah 35:4 Isaiah 41:14 Daniel 10:12

Isaiah 41:10 · BSB

Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.

Hebrews 1:14 · BSB

Are not the angels ministering spirits sent to serve those who will inherit salvation?

Luke 1:30 · BSB

So the angel told her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God.

Isaiah 35:4 · BSB

Say to those with anxious hearts: “Be strong, do not fear! Behold, your God will come with vengeance. With divine retribution He will come to save you.”

Isaiah 41:14 · BSB

Do not fear, O Jacob, you worm, O few men of Israel. I will help you,” declares the LORD. “Your Redeemer is the Holy One of Israel.

Daniel 10:12 · BSB

“Do not be afraid, Daniel,” he said, “for from the first day that you purposed to understand and to humble yourself before your God, your words were heard, and I have come in response to them.

“ye seek”

Luke 24:5 John 20:13–15 Psalm 105:3 Psalm 105:4

Luke 24:5 · BSB

As the women bowed their faces to the ground in terror, the two men asked them, “Why do you look for the living among the dead?

John 20:13–15 · BSB

“Woman, why are you weeping?” they asked. “Because they have taken my Lord away,” she said, “and I do not know where they have put Him.”

Psalm 105:3 · BSB

Glory in His holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the LORD rejoice.

Psalm 105:4 · BSB

Seek out the LORD and His strength; seek His face always.

Also

Matthew 28:10 Matthew 14:27

Matthew 28:10 · BSB

“Do not be afraid,” said Jesus. “Go and tell My brothers to go to Galilee. There they will see Me.”

Matthew 14:27 · BSB

But Jesus spoke up at once: “Take courage! It is I. Do not be afraid.”

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

4The guards trembled in fear of him and became like dead men.

6He is not here; He has risen, just as He said! Come, see the place where He lay.

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