Be not amazed (μη εκθαμβεισθε). The angel noted their amazement (verse 5) and urges the cessation of it using this very word.

Be not affrighted.—The words agree substantially with those in Matthew 28:5-8, but omit the fuller appeal to the women to…

And entering into the sepulcher, they saw a young man sitting on the right side, clothed in a long white garment; and they were affrighted. And…

Pseudo-Jerome: After the sadness of the Sabbath, a happy day dawns upon them. This day holds the chief place among all…

The women’s fright was calmed by words of reassurance: “Don’t be alarmed.” The angel knew whom they were seeking—Jesus of Nazareth. He then spoke t…

And he says to them, be not afraid
(See Gill on Matthew 28:5), (See Gill on Matthew 28:6), where t…

Nicodemus brought a large quantity of spices, but these good women did not think that was enough. The respect others show to Christ should not hind…