Hebrews 10:31

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

Noyes Bible

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 belongeth to me, I will recompense, saith the Lord;” and again, “The Lord will judge his people.”

32But call to remembrance the former days, in which, after ye were enlightened, ye endured a great struggle with sufferings;

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Cross References

Psalms 76:7Thou, thou, O God! art terrible! Who can stand before thee in thine anger?

Isaiah 33:14The sinners in Zion are struck with dread; Terror hath seized upon the unrighteous: “Who among us can dwell in devouring fire? Who among us can dwell in everlasting flames?”

Matthew 16:16And Simon Peter answering said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God.

Luke 21:11and there will be great earthquakes, and in divers places famines and pestilences; and there will be fearful sights and great signs from heaven.

Hebrews 12:29For 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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