²⁸ And do not be afraid of those who kill the body but are unable to kill the soul; but rather ^(A)fear Him who is able to destroy both soul and body in ^[a](B)hell.

¹¹ Therefore, knowing the ^(A)fear of the Lord, we persuade people, but we are well known to God; and I hope that we are also ^(B)well known in your consciences.

Paul Reveals His Heart

7 Therefore, having these promises, ^(A)beloved, ^(B)let’s cleanse ourselves from all defilement of flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.

¹² So then, my beloved, ^(A)just as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own ^(B)salvation with ^(C)fear and trembling;

^21 [a](A)and subject yourselves to one another in the ^[b](B)fear of Christ.

²⁸ Therefore, since we receive a ^(A)kingdom which cannot be shaken, let’s ^[a]show gratitude, by which we may ^(B)offer to God an acceptable service with reverence and awe;

²⁹ for ^(A)our God is a consuming fire.