³¹ It is a dreadful thing^(A) to fall into the hands^(B) of the living God.^(C)

²⁸ Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather, be afraid of the One^(A) who can destroy both soul and body in hell.

⁵ But I will show you whom you should fear: Fear him who, after your body has been killed, has authority to throw you into hell. Yes, I tell you, fear him.^(A)

²⁹ for our “God is a consuming fire.”^[a](A)

¹⁶ Simon Peter answered, “You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.”^(A)

²⁷ but only a fearful expectation of judgment and of raging fire^(A) that will consume the enemies of God.