Matthew 28:2-5

2 And behold, a severe earthquake had occurred, for ¹an angel of the Lord descended from heaven and came and rolled away ²the stone and sat upon it.

3 And ³his appearance was like lightning, and his clothing as white as snow.

4 The guards shook for fear of him and became like dead men.

5 The angel said to the women, "⁴Do not be afraid; for I know that you are looking for Jesus who has been crucified.

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Cross References 4

1. Luke 24:4; John 20:12
2. Matthew 27:66; Mark 16:4
3. Daniel 7:9; Daniel 10:6; Mark 9:3; John 20:12; Acts 1:10
4. Matthew 14:27; Matthew 28:10; Revelation 1:17

Footnotes 1

[a]. Or "Stop being afraid"

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