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And for fear of him the guards trembled and became like dead men.
5
But the angel said to the women, "Do not be afraid; for I know that you seek Jesus who was crucified.
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He is not here; for he has risen, as he said. Come, see the place where he lay.
7
Then go quickly and tell his disciples that he has risen from the dead, and behold, he is going before you to Galilee; there you will see him. Lo, I have told you."
8
So they departed quickly from the tomb with fear and great joy, and ran to tell his disciples.
Revised Standard Version of the Bible, copyright 1952 [2nd edition, 1971] by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.