24 Therefore men (A)fear him;
    he does not regard any who are (B)wise in their own conceit.”[a]

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  1. Job 37:24 Hebrew in heart

24 Therefore, people revere him,(A)
    for does he not have regard for all the wise(B) in heart?[a]

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  1. Job 37:24 Or for he does not have regard for any who think they are wise.

28 And (A)do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather fear him (B)who can destroy both soul and body in hell.[a]

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  1. Matthew 10:28 Greek Gehenna

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.

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26 For consider your calling, brothers: (A)not many of you were wise according to worldly standards,[a] not many were powerful, not many were of noble birth.

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  1. 1 Corinthians 1:26 Greek according to the flesh

26 Brothers and sisters, think of what you were when you were called.(A) Not many of you were wise(B) by human standards; not many were influential; not many were of noble birth.

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Or do you presume on (A)the riches of his kindness and (B)forbearance and (C)patience, (D)not knowing that God's kindness is meant to lead you to repentance?

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Or do you show contempt for the riches(A) of his kindness,(B) forbearance(C) and patience,(D) not realizing that God’s kindness is intended to lead you to repentance?(E)

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21 Woe to those who are (A)wise in their own eyes,
    and shrewd in their own sight!

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21 Woe to those who are wise in their own eyes(A)
    and clever in their own sight.

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But with you there is (A)forgiveness,
    (B)that you may be feared.

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But with you there is forgiveness,(A)
    so that we can, with reverence, serve you.(B)

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13 He (A)catches the wise in their own craftiness,
    and the schemes of the wily are brought to a quick end.

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13 He catches the wise(A) in their craftiness,(B)
    and the schemes of the wily are swept away.(C)

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19 For (A)the wisdom of this world is folly with God. For it is written, (B)“He catches the wise in their craftiness,”

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19 For the wisdom of this world is foolishness(A) in God’s sight. As it is written: “He catches the wise in their craftiness”[a];(B)

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  1. 1 Corinthians 3:19 Job 5:13

20 That is true. They were broken off because of their unbelief, but you (A)stand fast through faith. So (B)do not become proud, but (C)fear. 21 For if God did not spare the natural branches, neither will he spare you. 22 Note then the kindness and the severity of God: severity toward those who have fallen, but God's kindness to you, (D)provided you continue in his kindness. Otherwise (E)you too will be cut off.

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20 Granted. But they were broken off because of unbelief, and you stand by faith.(A) Do not be arrogant,(B) but tremble.(C) 21 For if God did not spare the natural branches, he will not spare you either.

22 Consider therefore the kindness(D) and sternness of God: sternness to those who fell, but kindness to you, provided that you continue(E) in his kindness. Otherwise, you also will be cut off.(F)

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Have No Fear

“I tell you, my friends, (A)do not fear those who kill the body, and after that have nothing more that they can do. But I will warn you whom to fear: fear him (B)who, after he has killed, has authority to cast into hell.[a] Yes, I tell you, fear him!

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  1. Luke 12:5 Greek Gehenna

“I tell you, my friends,(A) do not be afraid of those who kill the body and after that can do no more. 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.(B)

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Jesus Rejoices in the Father's Will

21 (A)In that same hour (B)he rejoiced (C)in the Holy Spirit and said, “I thank you, Father, (D)Lord of heaven and earth, that (E)you have hidden these things from the wise and understanding and (F)revealed them to little children; yes, Father, for (G)such was your gracious will.[a]

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  1. Luke 10:21 Or for so it pleased you well

21 At that time Jesus, full of joy through the Holy Spirit, said, “I praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children.(A) Yes, Father, for this is what you were pleased to do.

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Come to Me, and I Will Give You Rest

25 (A)At that time Jesus declared, “I thank you, Father, (B)Lord of heaven and earth, that (C)you have hidden these things from the wise and understanding and (D)revealed them to little children; 26 yes, Father, for such was your (E)gracious will.[a]

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  1. Matthew 11:26 Or for so it pleased you well

The Father Revealed in the Son(A)

25 At that time Jesus said, “I praise you, Father,(B) Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children.(C) 26 Yes, Father, for this is what you were pleased to do.

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Afterward (A)the children of Israel shall return and (B)seek the Lord their God, and (C)David their king, (D)and they shall come in fear to the Lord and to his goodness in the (E)latter days.

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Afterward the Israelites will return and seek(A) the Lord their God and David their king.(B) They will come trembling(C) to the Lord and to his blessings in the last days.(D)

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