Hebrews 10:31

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

Revised Version 1895

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 that said, Vengeance belongeth unto me, I will recompense. And again, The Lord shall judge his people.

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

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Cross References

Psalms 76:7Thou, even thou, art to be feared: and who may stand in thy sight when once thou art angry?

Isaiah 33:14The sinners in Zion are afraid; trembling hath surprised the godless ones. Who among us shall dwell with the devouring fire? who among us shall dwell with everlasting burnings?

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

Luke 21:11and there shall be great earthquakes, and in divers places famines and pestilences; and there shall be terrors 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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