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 a brief interruption (verse 4), which is unique to Matthew, verses 5 and 6 have Matthew rejoining Mark, with these verses mirroring . In Mark, the women experienced fear at the presence of the angel, whereas in Matthew only the guards are mentioned as being afraid, leading to a less direct connection.