Matthew 10:28

Updated: June 3, 2025
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Don’t be afraid of 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 Gehenna.
World English Bible (WEB)
And{G2532} fear{G5399}{(G5676)}{G575} not{G3361} them which{G3588} kill{G615}{(G5723)} the body{G4983}, but{G1161} are{G1410} not{G3361} able{G1410}{(G5740)} to kill{G615}{(G5658)} the soul{G5590}: but{G1161} rather{G3123} fear{G5399}{(G5676)} him which{G3588} is able{G1410}{(G5740)} to destroy{G622}{(G5658)} both{G2532} soul{G5590} and{G2532} body{G4983} in{G1722} hell{G1067}.
KJV with Strongs
(28) Don't fear from those killing the body but unable to kill the life but rather fear Him able to destroy both life and body in Gei-Hinnom (hell).
The F.O.G
Don't fear those who can kill only the body but can't touch your soul. Instead, fear God who can destroy both soul and body in the valley of fire (hell).
The F.O.G Paraphrase
‘And be not afraid of those killing the body, and are not able to kill the soul, but fear rather Him who is able both soul and body to destroy in gehenna.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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