Hebrews 10:31

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

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

In Context

30We know who it was that said – ‘It is for me to avenge, I will requite’; and again – ‘The Lord will judge his people.’

32Call to mind those early days in which, after you had received the light, you patiently underwent a long and painful conflict.

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Cross References

Psalms 76:7Awful are you: who can stand before you, when once you are angry?

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

Luke 21:11and there will be great earthquakes, and plagues and famines in various places, and there will be terrible appearances and signs in the heavens.

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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