Matthew 10:28

Good News Translation

Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul; rather be afraid of God, who can destroy both body and soul in hell.

Cross References

2 Kings 17:39

You shall obey me, the Lord your God, and I will rescue you from your enemies.”

Job 37:24

No wonder, then, that everyone is awed by him, and that he ignores those who claim to be wise.

Psalm 119:120

Because of you I am afraid; I am filled with fear because of your judgments.

Ecclesiastes 5:7

No matter how much you dream, how much useless work you do, or how much you talk, you must still stand in awe of God.

Isaiah 51:12

The Lord says, “I am the one who strengthens you. Why should you fear mortals, who are no more enduring than grass?

Isaiah 51:7

“Listen to me, you that know what is right, who have my teaching fixed in your hearts. Do not be afraid when people taunt and insult you;

Isaiah 66:2

I myself created the whole universe! I am pleased with those who are humble and repentant, who fear me and obey me.

Jeremiah 5:22

I am the Lord; why don't you fear me? Why don't you tremble before me? I placed the sand as the boundary of the sea, a permanent boundary that it cannot cross. The sea may toss, but it cannot go beyond it; the waves may roar, but they cannot break through.

Matthew 10:26

“So do not be afraid of people. Whatever is now covered up will be uncovered, and every secret will be made known.

Matthew 25:46

These, then, will be sent off to eternal punishment, but the righteous will go to eternal life.”

Matthew 5:22

But now I tell you: if you are angry with your brother you will be brought to trial, if you call your brother ‘You good-for-nothing!’ you will be brought before the Council, and if you call your brother a worthless fool you will be in danger of going to the fire of hell.

John 5:29

and come out of their graves: those who have done good will rise and live, and those who have done evil will rise and be condemned.

Acts 21:13

But he answered, “What are you doing, crying like this and breaking my heart? I am ready not only to be tied up in Jerusalem but even to die there for the sake of the Lord Jesus.”

Hebrews 10:31

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

Hebrews 11:35

Through faith women received their dead relatives raised back to life. Others, refusing to accept freedom, died under torture in order to be raised to a better life.

James 4:12

God is the only lawgiver and judge. He alone can save and destroy. Who do you think you are, to judge someone else?

1 Peter 3:14

But even if you should suffer for doing what is right, how happy you are! Do not be afraid of anyone, and do not worry.

Revelation 2:10

Don't be afraid of anything you are about to suffer. Listen! The Devil will put you to the test by having some of you thrown into prison, and your troubles will last ten days. Be faithful to me, even if it means death, and I will give you life as your prize of victory.