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Berean Standard Bible

“It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God.”

Hebrews 10:31

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Study note

This verse follows a warning about deliberately continuing in sin after receiving the knowledge of the truth, treating the Son's sacrifice with contempt. The author then quotes from Deuteronomy about God judging his people.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God.

World English Bible (WEB)

It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God.

King James Version (KJV)

It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God.

American Standard Version (ASV)

It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

We may well go in fear of falling into the hands of the living God.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

fearful is the falling into the hands of a living God.

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Horrenda cosa es caer en las manos del Dios vivo.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

¡Terrible cosa es caer en las manos del Dios viviente!

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