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The disciples fall on their faces, afraid. As he often did, Jesus crosses barriers and communicates his kindness by touching (v. 7; compare 8:3, 15; 9:20, 25, 29). He then speaks words of assurance customary for divine and angelic revelations: Get up. . . . Don't be afraid (compare 28:5, 10).
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