American Standard Version
"and for fear of him the watchers did quake, and became as dead men. "
— Matthew 28:4, American Standard Version
“And for fear of him the keepers did shake, and became as dead men. ”
“For fear of him, the guards shook, and became like dead men.”
“The guards were shaken and became like dead men because they were so afraid of him.”
“And for fear of him, the guards were struck with terror and became as dead men.”
“And for fear of him the watchmen were shaking, and became as dead men.”
“And for fear of him the keepers did shake, and became as dead men. ”
Now 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.
And 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.
His appearance was as lightning, and his raiment white as snow:
and for fear of him the watchers did quake, and became as dead men.
And the angel answered and said unto the women, Fear not ye; for I know that ye seek Jesus, who hath been crucified.
He is not here; for he is risen, even as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay.
And 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.