Matthew 10:28 net — Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Instead, fear the one who is able to destroy both…

NET Bible

"Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Instead, fear the one who is able to destroy both soul and body in hell."

— Matthew 10:28, NET Bible

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Matthew 10 — Context

25

It is enough for the disciple to become like his teacher, and the slave like his master. If they have called the head of the house‘Beelzebul,’ how much worse will they call the members of his household!

26

Fear God, Not Man“Do not be afraid of them, for nothing is hidden that will not be revealed, and nothing is secret that will not be made known.

27

What I say to you in the dark, tell in the light, and what is whispered in your ear, proclaim from the housetops.

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Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Instead, fear the one who is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.

29

Aren’t two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them falls to the ground apart from your Father’s will.

30

Even all the hairs on your head are numbered.

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So do not be afraid; you are more valuable than many sparrows.

Matthew 10:28 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 10:28 say?
Matthew 10:28 in the NET Bible reads: “Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Instead, fear the one 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 (NET): “Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Instead, fear the one 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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