Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Instead, fear the One who can destroy both soul and body in hell.
Brothers, consider the time of your calling: Not many of you were wise by human standards; not many were powerful; not many were of noble birth.
Woe to those who are wise in their own eyes and clever in their own sight.
He catches the wise in their craftiness, and sweeps away the plans of the cunning.
Or do you disregard the riches of His kindness, tolerance, and patience, not realizing that God’s kindness leads you to repentance?
But with You there is forgiveness, so that You may be feared.
At that time Jesus declared, “I praise You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because You have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children.
At that time Jesus rejoiced in the Holy Spirit and declared, “I praise You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because You have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children. Yes, Father, for this was well-pleasing in Your sight.
I tell you, My friends, do not be afraid of those who kill the body and after that can do no more.
Afterward, the people of Israel will return and seek the LORD their God and David their king. They will come trembling to the LORD and to His goodness in the last days.
That is correct: They were broken off because of unbelief, but you stand by faith. Do not be arrogant, but be afraid.
I will give them one heart and one way, so that they will always fear Me for their own good and for the good of their children after them.