John follows Daniel’s pattern, falling in fear before the powerful being before him (Daniel 8 and 10). Even as Daniel, John is told to be strong and given further instructions.
To fall on one's face is an act of worship reserved for gods and kings. To fall in fear is to placate the being in front of you from any harm that might befall you by granting him the greatest respect possible. Jesus accepts the worship as his due, but tells John he has nothing to fear.
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