Matthew 10:28

Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul, but rather fear him who can destroy both the soul and the body in hell.

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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 in the darkness, speak in the light; and what you hear whispered in your ear, proclaim on the housetops.

29Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground without your Father's consent.

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Cross References

Matthew 10:26“So do not be afraid of them, for there is nothing covered that will not be revealed, and nothing hidden that will not 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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