Hebrews 10:31

It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands 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

30For we know Him who said, “Vengeance is Mine; I will repay, says the Lord,” and again, “The Lord will judge His people.”

32Remember the early days that you were in the light. In those days, you endured a great conflict in the face of suffering.

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Cross References

Psalms 76:7You alone are to be feared. When You are angry, who can stand before You?

Isaiah 33:14The sinners in Zion are afraid; trembling grips the ungodly: “Who of us can dwell with a consuming fire? Who of us can dwell with everlasting flames?”

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

Luke 21:11There will be great earthquakes in various places, famines and pestilences, along with fearful sights and great signs from heaven.

Hebrews 12:29“For our God is 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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