Matthew 10:28 cpdv — And do not be afraid of those who kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul. But instead fear him who is able to…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And do not be afraid of those who kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul. But instead fear him who is able to destroy both soul and body in Hell. "

— Matthew 10:28, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Matthew 10 — Context

25

It is sufficient for the disciple that he be like his teacher, and the servant, like his master. If they have called the Father of the family, ‘Beelzebub,’ how much more those of his household?

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Therefore, do not fear them. For nothing is covered that shall not be revealed, nor hidden that shall not be known.

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What I tell you in darkness, speak in the light. And what you hear whispered in the ear, preach above the rooftops.

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And do not be afraid of those who kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul. But instead fear him who is able to destroy both soul and body in Hell.

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Are not two sparrows sold for one small coin? And yet not one of them will fall to the ground without your Father.

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For even the hairs of your head have all been numbered.

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Therefore, do not be afraid. You are worth more than many sparrows.

Matthew 10:28 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 10:28 say?
Matthew 10:28 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And do not be afraid of those who kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul. But instead fear him who is able to destroy both soul and body in Hell. ”
Where is Matthew 10:28 in the Bible?
Matthew 10:28 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 10, verse 28.
Who wrote Matthew?
Matthew is traditionally attributed to Matthew (Levi), tax-collector turned apostle. It was written c. AD 50–70.
What is the book of Matthew about?
Matthew presents Jesus as the long-awaited Jewish Messiah — son of David, son of Abraham, fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets. Structured around five great teaching blocks including the Sermon on the Mount, it ends with the risen King commissioning his disciples to make disciples of all nations.
What are the major themes of Matthew?
Matthew explores themes including Kingdom of Heaven, Messiah, Fulfillment, Discipleship, Great Commission. These themes shape the meaning and context of Matthew 10:28.
What translation should I read Matthew 10:28 in?
Matthew 10:28 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Matthew 10:28?
Matthew 10:28 reads (CPDV): “And do not be afraid of those who kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul. But instead fear him who is able to destroy both soul and body in Hell. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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