Hebrews 10:31

[It is] fearful to fall into [the] hands of [the] living God.

Literal Standard Version

In The King James Version

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

In Context

30For we have known Him who is saying, “Vengeance [is] Mine, I will repay, says the LORD”; and again, “The LORD will judge His people.”

32But call to your remembrance the former days, in which, having been enlightened, you endured much conflict of sufferings;

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Cross References

Psalms 76:7You, fearful [are] You, || And who stands before You, || Since You have been angry?

Isaiah 33:14Sinners have been afraid in Zion, || Trembling has seized the profane: Who dwells for us—consuming fire, || Who dwells for us—burnings of the age?

Matthew 16:16And Simon Peter answering said, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.”

Luke 21:11also great shakings, and there will be famines and pestilences in every place; also there will be fearful things and great signs from the sky;

Hebrews 12:29for our God [is] also a consuming 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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