Matthew 28:5
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Matthew 28:5 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Matthew 28:5 is a verse from the book of Matthew in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And the angel answered and said unto the women, Fear not ye: for I know that ye seek Jesus, which was crucified." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Matthew 28:5 — KJV
“And the angel answered and said unto the women, Fear not ye: for I know that ye seek Jesus, which was crucified.”
— Matthew 28:5 (KJV)
Matthew 28:5 in Context — About the Book of Matthew
Matthew presents Jesus as the promised King — Israel's Messiah who fulfils the prophets line by line. It preserves the Sermon on the Mount, the Lord's Prayer, and the Great Commission. Five great teaching blocks make it the church's first discipleship manual.
Cross-References for Matthew 28:5
“And about the time of her death the women that stood by her said unto her, Fear not; for thou hast born a son. But she answered not, neither did she regard it. neither...: Heb. set not her heart”
Shares key themes with Matthew 28:5: answered, women, fear
“And Achish answered and said to David, I know that thou art good in my sight, as an angel of God: notwithstanding the princes of the Philistines have said, He shall not go up with us to the battle.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 28:5: angel, answered, know
“And Hazael said, Why weepeth my lord? And he answered, Because I know the evil that thou wilt do unto the children of Israel: their strong holds wilt thou set on fire, and their young men wilt thou slay with the sword, and wilt dash their children, and rip up their women with child.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 28:5: answered, women, know
“Then the angel that talked with me answered and said unto me, Knowest thou not what these be? And I said, No, my lord.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 28:5: angel, answered, know
“And he saith unto them, Be not affrighted: Ye seek Jesus of Nazareth, which was crucified: he is risen; he is not here: behold the place where they laid him.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 28:5: seek, jesus, crucified
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