King James Version
"And for fear of him the keepers did shake, and became as dead men. "
— Matthew 28:4, King James Version
“and for fear of him the watchers did quake, 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. ”
In the end of the sabbath, 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 the angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled back the stone from the door, and sat upon it.
His countenance was like lightning, and his raiment white as snow:
And for fear of him the keepers did shake, and became as dead men.
And the angel answered and said unto the women, Fear not ye: for I know that ye seek Jesus, which was crucified.
He is not here: for he is risen, as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay.
And go quickly, and tell his disciples that he is risen from the dead; and, behold, he goeth before you into Galilee; there shall ye see him: lo, I have told you.