Matthew 28:4
and for fear of him the watchers did quake, and became as dead men.
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- Rev 1:17 : 17 And when I saw him, I fell at his feet as one dead. And he laid his right hand upon me, saying, Fear not; I am the first and the last,
- Job 4:14 : 14 Fear came upon me, and trembling, Which made all my bones to shake.
- Ps 48:6 : 6 Trembling took hold of them there, Pain, as of a woman in travail.
- Dan 10:7 : 7 And I, Daniel, alone saw the vision; for the men that were with me saw not the vision; but a great quaking fell upon them, and they fled to hide themselves.
- Matt 27:65-66 : 65 Pilate said unto them, Ye have a guard: go, make it [as] sure as ye can. 66 So they went, and made the sepulchre sure, sealing the stone, the guard being with them.
- Matt 28:11 : 11 Now while they were going, behold, some of the guard came into the city, and told unto the chief priests all the things that were come to pass.
- Acts 9:3-7 : 3 And as he journeyed, it came to pass that he drew nigh unto Damascus: and suddenly there shone round about him a light out of heaven: 4 and he fell upon the earth, and heard a voice saying unto him, Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me? 5 And he said, Who art thou, Lord? And he [said], I am Jesus whom thou persecutest: 6 but rise, and enter into the city, and it shall be told thee what thou must do. 7 And the men that journeyed with him stood speechless, hearing the voice, but beholding no man.
- Acts 16:29 : 29 And he called for lights and sprang in, and, trembling for fear, fell down before Paul and Silas,
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- Matt 28:1-33 verses81%
1Now late on the sabbath day, as it began to dawn toward the first [day] of the week, came Mary Magdalene and the other Mary to see the sepulchre.
2And behold, there was a great earthquake; for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled away the stone, and sat upon it.
3His appearance was as lightning, and his raiment white as snow:
- Luke 24:4-52 verses79%
4And it came to pass, while they were perplexed thereabout, behold, two men stood by them in dazzling apparel:
5and as they were affrighted and bowed down their faces to the earth, they said unto them, Why seek ye the living among the dead?
- Matt 28:5-1410 verses79%
5And the angel answered and said unto the women, Fear not ye; for I know that ye seek Jesus, who hath been crucified.
6He is not here; for he is risen, even as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay.
7And go quickly, and tell his disciples, He is risen from the dead; and lo, he goeth before you into Galilee; there shall ye see him: lo, I have told you.
8And they departed quickly from the tomb with fear and great joy, and ran to bring his disciples word.
9And behold, Jesus met them, saying, All hail. And they came and took hold of his feet, and worshipped him.
10Then saith Jesus unto them, Fear not: go tell my brethren that they depart into Galilee, and there shall they see me.
11Now while they were going, behold, some of the guard came into the city, and told unto the chief priests all the things that were come to pass.
12And when they were assembled with the elders, and had taken counsel, they gave much money unto the soldiers,
13saying, Say ye, His disciples came by night, and stole him away while we slept.
14And if this come to the governor's ears, we will persuade him, and rid you of care.
- Mark 16:3-86 verses78%
3And they were saying among themselves, Who shall roll us away the stone from the door of the tomb?
4and looking up, they see that the stone is rolled back: for it was exceeding great.
5And entering into the tomb, they saw a young man sitting on the right side, arrayed in a white robe; and they were amazed.
6And he saith unto them, Be not amazed: ye seek Jesus, the Nazarene, who hath been crucified: he is risen; he is not here: behold, the place where they laid him!
7But go, tell his disciples and Peter, He goeth before you into Galilee: there shall ye see him, as he said unto you.
8And they went out, and fled from the tomb; for trembling and astonishment had come upon them: and they said nothing to any one; for they were afraid.
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37But they were terrified and affrighted, and supposed that they beheld a spirit.
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54Now the centurion, and they that were with him watching Jesus, when they saw the earthquake, and the things that were done, feared exceedingly, saying, Truly this was the Son of God.
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14Fear came upon me, and trembling, Which made all my bones to shake.
- Matt 17:6-72 verses73%
6And when the disciples heard it, they fell on their face, and were sore afraid.
7And Jesus came and touched them and said, Arise, and be not afraid.
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26men fainting for fear, and for expectation of the things which are coming on the world: for the powers of the heavens shall be shaken.
- Matt 27:64-663 verses72%
64Command therefore that the sepulchre be made sure until the third day, lest haply his disciples come and steal him away, and say unto the people, He is risen from the dead: and the last error will be worse than the first.
65Pilate said unto them, Ye have a guard: go, make it [as] sure as ye can.
66So they went, and made the sepulchre sure, sealing the stone, the guard being with them.
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9And an angel of the Lord stood by them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.
- Luke 24:22-243 verses71%
22Moreover certain women of our company amazed us, having been early at the tomb;
23and when they found not his body, they came, saying, that they had also seen a vision of angels, who said that he was alive.
24And certain of them that were with us went to the tomb, and found it even so as the women had said: but him they saw not.
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26And when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, It is a ghost; and they cried out for fear.
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5They saw it, then were they amazed; They were dismayed, they hasted away.
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12and she beholdeth two angels in white sitting, one at the head, and one at the feet, where the body of Jesus had lain.
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11And great fear came upon the whole church, and upon all that heard these things.
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12And Zacharias was troubled when he saw [him], and fear fell upon him.
- Mark 4:40-412 verses70%
40And he said unto them, Why are ye fearful? have ye not yet faith?
41And they feared exceedingly, and said one to another, Who then is this, that even the wind and the sea obey him?
- Matt 27:51-522 verses70%
51And behold, the veil of the temple was rent in two from the top to the bottom; and the earth did quake; and the rocks were rent;
52and the tombs were opened; and many bodies of the saints that had fallen asleep were raised;
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44And Pilate marvelled if he were already dead: and calling unto him the centurion, he asked him whether he had been any while dead.
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28And be not afraid of them that kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him who is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.
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2And they found the stone rolled away from the tomb.
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5But I will warn you whom ye shall fear: Fear him, who after he hath killed hath power to cast into hell; yea, I say unto you, Fear him.
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50for they all saw him, and were troubled. But he straightway spake with them, and saith unto them, Be of good cheer: it is I; be not afraid.
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6For he knew not what to answer; for they became sore afraid.