Hebrews 10:31

NET Bible® (New English Translation)

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

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Referenced Verses

  • Isa 33:14 : 14 Sinners are afraid in Zion; panic grips the godless. They say,‘Who among us can coexist with destructive fire? Who among us can coexist with unquenchable fire?’
  • Matt 10:28 : 28 Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Instead, fear the one who is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.
  • Luke 12:5 : 5 But I will warn you whom you should fear: Fear the one who, after the killing, has authority to throw you into hell. Yes, I tell you, fear him!
  • Heb 12:29 : 29 For our God is indeed a devouring fire.
  • Heb 10:27 : 27 but only a certain fearful expectation of judgment and a fury of fire that will consume God’s enemies.
  • Matt 16:16 : 16 Simon Peter answered,“You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.”
  • Ps 50:22 : 22 Carefully consider this, you who reject God! Otherwise I will rip you to shreds and no one will be able to rescue you.
  • Ps 76:7 : 7 You are awesome! Yes, you! Who can withstand your intense anger?
  • Ps 90:11 : 11 Who can really fathom the intensity of your anger? Your raging fury causes people to fear you.
  • Luke 21:11 : 11 There will be great earthquakes, and famines and plagues in various places, and there will be terrifying sights and great signs from heaven.

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    28So since we are receiving an unshakable kingdom, let us give thanks, and through this let us offer worship pleasing to God in devotion and awe.

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    11Serve the LORD in fear! Repent in terror!

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    10The LORD is the only true God. He is the living God and the everlasting King. When he shows his anger the earth shakes. None of the nations can stand up to his fury.

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    21Remove your hand far from me and stop making me afraid with your terror.

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