Hebrews 10:31

We may well go in fear of falling into the hands of the living God.

Bible in Basic English

In The King James Version

It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God.

In Context

30For we have had experience of him who says, Punishment is mine, I will give reward. And again, The Lord will be judge of his people.

32But give thought to the days after you had seen the light, when you went through a great war of troubles;

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Cross References

Psalms 76:7\76:6\At the voice of your wrath, O God of Jacob, deep sleep has overcome carriage and horse.

Isaiah 33:14The sinners in Zion are full of fear; the haters of God are shaking with wonder. Who among us may keep his place before the burning fire? who among us may see the eternal burnings?

Matthew 16:16And Simon Peter made answer and said, You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.

Luke 21:11There will be great earth-shocks and outbursts of disease in a number of places, and men will be without food; and there will be wonders and great signs from heaven.

Hebrews 12:29For our God is an all-burning fire.

Matthew Henry on Hebrews 10:20-39

The Consecrated Way; Cautions against Apostasy; Perseverance Inculcated. ( a. d. 62.) 19 Having therefore, brethren, boldness to enter into the holiest by the blood of Jesus, 20 By a new and living way, which he hath consecrated for us, through the veil, that is to say, his flesh; 21 And having a high priest over the house of God; 22 Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and our bodies washed with pure water. 23 Let us hold fast the… Read the whole commentary →

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