Matthew 10:28

Conservative English Version

Don't be afraid of people. They can kill you, but they cannot harm your soul. Instead, you should fear God who can destroy both your body and your soul in hell.

Cross References

2 Kings 17:39

except me. I am the LORD your God, and I will rescue you from all your enemies.

Job 37:24

And so we humans fear God, because he shows no respect for those who are proud and think they know so much.

Psalm 119:120

I tremble all over when I think of you and the way you judge.

Ecclesiastes 5:7

Respect and obey God! Daydreaming leads to a lot of senseless talk.

Isaiah 51:12

I am the LORD, the one who encourages you. Why are you afraid of mere humans? They dry up and die like grass.

Isaiah 51:7

If you want to do right and to obey my teaching with all your heart, then pay close attention. Don't be discouraged when others insult you and say hurtful things.

Isaiah 66:2

I have made everything; that's how it all came to be. I, the LORD, have spoken. The people I treasure most are the humble-- they depend only on me and tremble when I speak.

Jeremiah 5:22

that you should worship me with fear and trembling? I'm the one who made the shore to hold back the ocean. Waves may crash on the beach, but they can come no farther.

Matthew 10:26

Don't be afraid of anyone! Everything that is hidden will be found out, and every secret will be known.

Matthew 25:46

Then Jesus said, "Those people will be punished forever. But the ones who pleased God will have eternal life."

Matthew 5:22

But I promise you that if you are angry with someone, you will have to stand trial. If you call someone a fool, you will be taken to court. And if you say that someone is worthless, you will be in danger of the fires of hell.

John 5:29

and they will come out of their graves. Everyone who has done good things will rise to life, but everyone who has done evil things will rise and be condemned.

Acts 21:13

But Paul answered, "Why are you crying and breaking my heart? I am not only willing to be put in jail for the Lord Jesus. I am even willing to die for him in Jerusalem!"

Hebrews 10:31

It is a terrible thing to fall into the hands of the living God!

Hebrews 11:35

Some women received their loved ones back from death. Many of these people were tortured, but they refused to be released. They were sure that they would get a better reward when the dead are raised to life.

James 4:12

or God who gave it. God is our judge, and he can save or destroy us. What right do you have to condemn anyone?

1 Peter 3:14

Even if you have to suffer for doing good things, God will bless you. So stop being afraid and don't worry about what people might do.

Revelation 2:10

Don't worry about what you will suffer. The devil will throw some of you into jail, and you will be tested and made to suffer for ten days. But if you are faithful until you die, I will reward you with a glorious life.