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Hebrews 10:31

Hebrews 10:31
It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

For ye had compassion of me in my bonds,.... When he was bound at Jerusalem, by the chief captain Lysias, with two chains, Act 21:33 or when he was in bonds elsewhere; which they did by sympathizing…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God - There may be an allusion here to the request of David to “fall into the hands of the Lord and not into the hands of men,” when it was…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God - To fall into the hands of God is to fall under his displeasure; and he who lives for ever can punish for ever. How dreadful to have the…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Hebrews 10:19-39

I. Here the apostle sets forth the dignities of the gospel state. It is fit that believers should know the honours and privileges that Christ has procured for them, that, while they take the comfort,…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God Fearful for the deliberate apostate and even for the penitent sinner (1Ch 21:13; 1Sa 24:14; LXX. Sir 2:18), and yet better in any case…