Charles Ellicott Commentary Matthew 28:5

"And the angel answered and said unto the women, Fear not ye; for I know that ye seek Jesus, who hath been crucified." — Matthew 28:5 (ASV)

The angel answered and said... — We do not read of any words spoken by the women, but the words they now heard were an answer to their unuttered questions and fears. The bright one on whom they gazed knew their distress and amazement at the sight of the empty sepulchre, and told them that there was no cause for fear.