Matthew 10:28
And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.
Cross-references
Matthew 26:74 shows Peter denying Christ out of fear of man, directly violating this command to fear God only.
Matthew 5:22 warns of Gehenna judgment for anger, reinforcing the reality of God destroying soul and body in hell.
Isaiah 8:13 directly parallels the call to fear the Lord alone, not human threats.
Luke 12:5 continues with the same teaching, specifying fear of God who can cast into hell — directly echoing Matthew 10:28's second half.
Luke 12:4 is Jesus' parallel saying, reinforcing the same command not to fear those who kill the body only.
Mark 9:43-48 expands on the danger of hell (Gehenna) where both body and soul perish, reinforcing the reason to fear God who can destroy there.
Acts 21:13 has Paul ready to die for Jesus — an explicit example of not fearing death, trusting God's authority over life.
Daniel 3 shows three men refusing to bow, fearing God more than the king's death threat — a perfect example of not fearing those who kill the body.
2 Thessalonians 1:8-10 describes eternal destruction for those who reject God, directly echoing the destruction of soul and body in hell.
Isaiah 51:12 questions why one would fear mortal man, directly supporting the logic of fearing God instead.
2 Timothy 4:6-8 shows Paul facing death with peace, having kept the faith — a model of fearing God over human threats.
Hebrews 11:35 describes those tortured but refusing release for a better resurrection — directly illustrating not fearing death to obey God.
Hebrews 12:29 describes God as a consuming fire—directly matches the destructive power of God in Matthew 10:28 who can destroy soul and body.
1 Peter 3:14 commands 'do not fear their intimidation' — a parallel exhortation to not fear human threats, echoing Jesus' teaching.
Revelation 2:10 echoes the call not to fear death, promising a crown of life to the faithful—reinforcing Jesus' command to fear God alone.
Revelation 20:10-15 shows the final lake of fire judgment where death and Hades are destroyed, fulfilling the warning to fear God's power.
Revelation 21:8 describes the second death in the lake of fire — the very destruction of soul and body Jesus warns about.
Hebrews 10:31 echoes the warning: falling into God's hands is dreadful, reinforcing Jesus' call to fear Him who can destroy soul and body.
Philippians 1:28 urges not being frightened by opponents, directly paralleling the command not to fear those who kill the body.
Hebrews 13:6 quotes confidence that the Lord is helper, so no fear of what man can do — directly supporting Jesus' command.
John 16:2 warns that people will kill believers thinking they serve God, directly identifying those who kill the body.
James 4:12 declares God alone can save and destroy — reinforcing Jesus' point that only God deserves fear as the ultimate Judge.
Genesis 12:12 shows Abraham fearing men who could kill his body—the exact fear Jesus says not to have.
Daniel 6:10 shows Daniel praying despite the decree, prioritizing God's command over the threat of the lion's den.
Daniel 3:18 shows three men refusing to bow to a king's death threat, exemplifying fear of God over human power.
Ezekiel 2:6 commands Ezekiel not to fear rebellious people despite threats — a strong parallel to Jesus' instruction not to fear those who kill the body.
Jeremiah 42:11 explicitly says 'Be not afraid of the king of Babylon, for I am with you' — directly parallels Jesus' command not to fear human killers.
Proverbs 29:25 directly warns that fear of man is a snare, while trust in God brings safety — the same wisdom Jesus teaches.
In Psalm 76:7, God's anger is to be feared, directly echoing Matthew's warning to fear the one who can destroy both soul and body.
In Job 37:24, men fear God because of his power, directly supporting Matthew's emphasis on fearing the One who can destroy soul and body.
In Job 13:11, Job speaks of God's majesty terrifying, directly reinforcing the call to fear God above all.
In Nehemiah 4:14, 'Do not be afraid of them; remember the Lord' directly parallels Jesus' command not to fear human killers but to fear God.
The angel tells Elijah 'do not be afraid of him' — a direct parallel to Jesus' command not to fear those who can kill the body.
Deuteronomy 32:22 describes God's wrath burning to the realm of the dead — matching the power to destroy both soul and body in hell.
Exodus 1:17 shows midwives fearing God and disobeying Pharaoh to save babies—a direct example of fearing God over man who can kill the body.
Hebrews 11:23 shows Moses' parents unafraid of the king's edict — an example of not fearing man who can only kill the body.
Romans 8:35-39 assures that nothing can separate us from God's love, even death — complementing the fear of God with confidence in His love.
Psalm 89:7 emphasizes God's awesomeness and fear among holy ones, reinforcing the call to fear God rather than man.
Deuteronomy 28:58 calls for revering God's awesome name — a parallel to fearing the One who holds ultimate power over life.