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Matthew 10:28
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Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather, be afraid of the One who can destroy both soul and body in hell.
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Matthew 10:28 in Other Translations
KJV
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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.
ESV
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And do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather fear him who can destroy both soul and body in hell.
NLT
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“Don’t be afraid of those who want to kill your body; they cannot touch your soul. Fear only God, who can destroy both soul and body in hell.
MSG
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"Don't be bluffed into silence by the threats of bullies. There's nothing they can do to your soul, your core being. Save your fear for God, who holds your entire life - body and soul - in his hands.
CSB
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Don't fear those who kill the body but are not able to kill the soul; rather, fear Him who is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.
Matthew 10:28 In-Context
26
“So do not be afraid of them, for there is nothing concealed that will not be disclosed, or hidden that will not be made known.
27
What I tell you in the dark, speak in the daylight; what is whispered in your ear, proclaim from the roofs.
28
Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather, be afraid of the One who can destroy both soul and body in hell.
29
Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground outside your Father’s care.
30
And even the very hairs of your head are all numbered.
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Isaiah 8:12,13
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Hebrews 10:31
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