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Hebrews 10:31
Hebrews 10:31 is verse 31 of Hebrews chapter 10, shown here in the Berean Standard Bible.
Berean Standard Bible
It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God.
King James Version
It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God.
World English Bible
It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God.
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Hebrews 10:29–33 · Berean Standard Bible
29 How much more severely do you think one deserves to be punished who has trampled on the Son of God, profaned the blood of the covenant that sanctified him, and insulted the Spirit of grace?
30 For we know Him who said, “Vengeance is Mine; I will repay,” and again, “The Lord will judge His people.”
31 It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God.
32 Remember the early days that you were in the light. In those days, you endured a great conflict in the face of suffering.
33 Sometimes you were publicly exposed to ridicule and persecution; at other times you were partners with those who were so treated.
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Cross-references
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge lists these related verses. Scripture text comes from the Berean Standard Bible.
Hebrews 10:27but only a fearful expectation of judgment and of raging fire that will consume all adversaries.
Isaiah 33:14The sinners in Zion are afraid; trembling grips the ungodly: “Who of us can dwell with a consuming fire? Who of us can dwell with everlasting flames?”
Luke 21:11There will be great earthquakes, famines, and pestilences in various places, along with fearful sights and great signs from heaven.
Hebrews 12:29“For our God is a consuming fire.”
Psalms 50:22Now consider this, you who forget God, lest I tear you to pieces, with no one to rescue you:
Psalms 76:7You alone are to be feared. When You are angry, who can stand before You?
Psalms 90:11Who knows the power of Your anger? Your wrath matches the fear You are due.
Matthew 10:28Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Instead, fear the One who can destroy both soul and body in hell.
Luke 12:5But I will show you whom you should fear: Fear the One who, after you have been killed, has authority to throw you into hell. Yes, I tell you, fear Him!