Matthew 10:28

New International Reader's Version

Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but can’t kill the soul. Instead, be afraid of the one who can destroy both soul and body in hell.

Cross References

2 Kings 17:39

Instead, worship the Lord your God. He will save you from the powerful hand of all your enemies.”

Job 37:24

That’s why they have respect for him. He cares about all those who are wise.”

Psalm 119:120

My body trembles because I have respect for you. I have great respect for your laws.

Ecclesiastes 5:7

Dreaming too much and talking too much are meaningless. So have respect for God.

Isaiah 51:12

The Lord says to his people, “I comfort you because of who I am. Why are you afraid of mere human beings? They are like grass that dries up.

Isaiah 51:7

“Listen to me, you who know what is right. Pay attention, you who have taken my instruction to heart. Do not be afraid when mere human beings make fun of you. Do not be terrified when they laugh at you.

Isaiah 66:2

Didn’t I make everything by my power? That is how all things were created,” announces the Lord. “The people I value are not proud. They are sorry for the wrong things they have done. They have great respect for what I say.

Jeremiah 5:22

Shouldn’t you have respect for me?’ announces the Lord. ‘Shouldn’t you tremble with fear in front of me? I made the sand to hold the ocean back. It will do that forever. The ocean can’t go past it. The waves might roll, but they can’t sweep over it. They might roar, but they can’t go across it.

Matthew 10:26

“So don’t be afraid of your enemies. Everything that is secret will be brought out into the open. Everything that is hidden will be uncovered.

Matthew 25:46

“Then they will go away to be punished forever. But those who have done what is right will receive eternal life.”

Matthew 5:22

But here is what I tell you. Do not be angry with a brother or sister. Anyone who is angry with them will be judged. Again, anyone who says to a brother or sister, ‘Raca,’ must stand trial in court. And anyone who says, ‘You fool!’ will be in danger of the fire in hell.

John 5:29

They will all come out of their graves. People who have done what is good will rise and live again. People who have done what is evil will rise and be found guilty.

Acts 21:13

He asked, “Why are you crying? Why are you breaking my heart? I’m ready to be put in prison. In fact, I’m ready to die in Jerusalem for the Lord Jesus.”

Hebrews 10:31

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

Hebrews 11:35

Women received back their dead. The dead were raised to life again. There were others who were made to suffer greatly. But they refused to be set free. They did this so that after death they would be raised to an even better life.

James 4:12

There is only one Lawgiver and Judge. He is the God who is able to save life or destroy it. But who are you to judge your neighbor?

1 Peter 3:14

But suppose you do suffer for doing what is right. Even then you will be blessed. Scripture says, “Don’t fear what others say they will do to hurt you. Don’t be afraid.” (Isaiah 8:12)

Revelation 2:10

Don’t be afraid of what you are going to suffer. I tell you, the devil will put some of you in prison to test you. You will be treated badly for ten days. Be faithful, even if it means you must die. Then I will give you life as your crown of victory.