Hebrews 10:31

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

1770 John Worsley NT

In The King James Version

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

In Context

30For we know who hath said, "To me belongeth vengeance, I will recompense, saith the Lord:" and again, "The Lord will judge his people."

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

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Cross References

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

Luke 21:11and there will be great earthquakes in several places, and famines, and pestilences, and fearful sights and great prodigies 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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