Hebrews 10:31

It's terrifying to come under the power of the living God.

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In The King James Version

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

In Context

30We know God, and he said, “I will make sure that justice is done; I will give people what they deserve.” He also said, “The Lord will judge his people.”

32Just remember the past when, after you understood the truth, you experienced a great deal of suffering.

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Cross References

Psalms 76:7You are terrifying—who can stand before you when you are angry?

Isaiah 33:14The sinners who live in Zion tremble with fear; those who are irreligious are overcome with terror. They ask, “Who can live with this fire that consumes everything? Who can live among such everlasting burning?”

Matthew 16:16“You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God,” Simon Peter replied.

Luke 21:11“There will be severe earthquakes, famines, and epidemic diseases in many lands, and extraordinary signs in the sky that are terrifying.

Hebrews 12:29For “our God is a fire that consumes.”

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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