“Do not fear, little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom.

Then the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people.

Then the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God.

But I will show you whom you should fear: Fear Him who, after He has killed, has power to cast into hell; yes, I say to you, fear Him!

And His mercy is on those who fear HimFrom generation to generation.

Then fear came upon all, and they glorified God, saying, “A great prophet has risen up among us”; and, “God has visited His people.”

But the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Do not fear therefore; you are of more value than many sparrows.

But the other, answering, rebuked him, saying, “Do you not even fear God, seeing you are under the same condemnation?

But He said to them, “Where is your faith?” And they were afraid, and marveled, saying to one another, “Who can this be? For He commands even the winds and water, and they obey Him!”

And they were all amazed, and they glorified God and were filled with fear, saying, “We have seen strange things today!”