Matthew 28:4 nasb — The guards shook for fear of him and became like dead men.

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"The guards shook for fear of him and became like dead men."

— Matthew 28:4, NASB

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Matthew 28 — Context

1

Now after the Sabbath, as it began to dawn toward the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary came to look at the grave.

2

And behold, a severe earthquake had occurred, for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven and came and rolled away the stone and sat upon it.

3

And his appearance was like lightning, and his clothing as white as snow.

4

The guards shook for fear of him and became like dead men.

5

The angel said to the women, "Do not be afraid; for I know that you are looking for Jesus who has been crucified.

6

"He is not here, for He has risen, just as He said. Come, see the place where He was lying.

7

"Go quickly and tell His disciples that He has risen from the dead; and behold, He is going ahead of you into Galilee, there you will see Him; behold, I have told you."

Matthew 28:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 28:4 say?
Matthew 28:4 in the NASB reads: “The guards shook for fear of him and became like dead men.”
Where is Matthew 28:4 in the Bible?
Matthew 28:4 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 28, verse 4.
Who wrote Matthew?
Matthew is traditionally attributed to Matthew (Levi), tax-collector turned apostle. It was written c. AD 50–70.
What is the book of Matthew about?
Matthew presents Jesus as the long-awaited Jewish Messiah — son of David, son of Abraham, fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets. Structured around five great teaching blocks including the Sermon on the Mount, it ends with the risen King commissioning his disciples to make disciples of all nations.
What are the major themes of Matthew?
Matthew explores themes including Kingdom of Heaven, Messiah, Fulfillment, Discipleship, Great Commission. These themes shape the meaning and context of Matthew 28:4.
What translation should I read Matthew 28:4 in?
Matthew 28:4 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Matthew 28:4?
Matthew 28:4 reads (NASB): “The guards shook for fear of him and became like dead men.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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