Matthew 28:4

And for fear of him the keepers did shake, and became as dead [men].

And {G1161} for {G575} fear {G5401} of him {G846} the keepers {G5083} did shake {G4579}, and {G2532} became {G1096} as {G5616} dead {G3498} men.

The guards were so terrified at him that they trembled and became like dead men.

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

and for fear of him the watchers did quake, and became as dead men.

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Cross-References

  • Revelation 1:17 (6 votes)

    And when I saw him, I fell at his feet as dead. And he laid his right hand upon me, saying unto me, Fear not; I am the first and the last:

  • Daniel 10:7 (5 votes)

    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, so that they fled to hide themselves.

  • Matthew 28:11 (4 votes)

    ¶ Now when they were going, behold, some of the watch came into the city, and shewed unto the chief priests all the things that were done.

  • Acts 16:29 (4 votes)

    Then he called for a light, and sprang in, and came trembling, and fell down before Paul and Silas,

  • Matthew 27:65 (4 votes)

    Pilate said unto them, Ye have a watch: go your way, make [it] as sure as ye can.

  • Matthew 27:66 (4 votes)

    So they went, and made the sepulchre sure, sealing the stone, and setting a watch.

  • Job 4:14 (3 votes)

    Fear came upon me, and trembling, which made all my bones to shake.