Matthew 10:28

Don't be afraid of those who can kill you physically, but can't kill you spiritually. Instead, be afraid of the one who can destroy you physically and spiritually in Gehenna.

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In The King James Version

And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.

In Context

27What I tell you here in the dark, declare when it's light, and what you hear whispered in your ear, shout from the rooftops.

29Aren't two sparrows sold for just one penny? But not a single one of them falls to the ground without your Father knowing about it.

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Cross References

Psalms 119:120I have goose bumps thinking of you—I'm in awe! I'm scared of your judgments!

Ecclesiastes 8:12Even though a sinner may do wrong a hundred times, and live a long life, I'm convinced that those who do what God says will be better off.

Isaiah 51:7Listen to me, you who know what's right, and who have really accepted my teachings. Don't be afraid of people's insults—they're just human—or be terrified by their abusive language.

Isaiah 66:2I made everything; that's how it all came into existence, says the Lord. Those I look favorably on are humble and repentant, and they tremble when I speak.

Daniel 3:10Your Majesty has decreed that everyone who hears the sound of the musical instruments shall fall down and worship the gold statue,

Matthew 10:26So don't be frightened of them, for there's nothing covered that won't be exposed, and nothing hidden that won't be made known.

Matthew Henry on Matthew 10:17-42

Instructions to the Apostles. 16 Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves. 17 But beware of men: for they will deliver you up to the councils, and they will scourge you in their synagogues; 18 And ye shall be brought before governors and kings for my sake, for a testimony against them and the Gentiles. 19 But when they deliver you up, take no thought how or what ye shall speak: for it shall be given you in that same hour what ye shall speak.… Read the whole commentary →

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