Matthew 10:28

And be not afraid of them, who can only kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear Him, who is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.

1770 John Worsley NT

In The King James Version

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 say to you in private, declare ye in public: and what ye hear as in the ear, preach ye as from the house-tops.

29Are not two sparrows sold for a farthing? and not one of them shall fall to the ground without the will of your Father:

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Cross References

Matthew 10:26Be not therefore afraid of them; for there is nothing hid, that shall not be revealed; nor secret, that shall 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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