After a short diversion (verse 4), which is found only in Matthew, verses 5 and 6 have Matthew rejoining Mark, with these verses paralleling . In Mark, the women had felt fear at the presence of the angel, but in Matthew only the guards are mentioned as being afraid, while the women are counseled not be afraid, so the connection is less direct in this gospel.
Following an initial digression (verse 4), which is exclusive to Matthew, Matthew resumes where Mark departed with verses 5 and 6, paralleling . In contrast, Mark portrays the women's trepidation upon encountering the angel, whereas in Matthew only the guards are depicted as apprehensive, leading to a less direct correlation.