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Matthew 10:28 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Matthew 10:28 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Matthew chapter 10 verse 28 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.”
Matthew 10:28 (KJV)
Commentary on Matthew 10:28
Jesus reorders fears: 'And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell' (Greek: φοβεῖσθε δὲ μᾶλλον τὸν δυνάμενον καὶ ψυχὴν καὶ σῶμα ἀπολέσαι ἐν γεέννῃ, 'fear rather the one able to destroy both soul and body in Gehenna'). The command distinguishes temporal versus eternal threats. Humans can only kill the body (σῶμα) - temporal harm. God can destroy both soul (ψυχή) and body in hell (γέεννα, Gehenna) - eternal judgment. This isn't fear as terror but reverent awe that prioritizes eternal over tempor...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Matthew 10:28
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“the devil is about to throw some of you into prison”
“who is able to save and to destroy. But who are you to judge another?”
“or anguish”
“and lives long”
“who have placed the sand for the bound of the sea”
“even I”
“receiving a Kingdom that can't be shaken”
“you are blessed. Don't fear what they fear, neither be troubled.{Isaiah 8:12}”