Do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather, fear him who can destroy both soul and body in hell.
10:28
— And do not fear those who kill the body, — the Christian should not fear but resist the devil (Jas 4:7; 1Pe 5:9), because although it can kill the body, but the soul they cannot kill; — here the word soul is equivalent to spirit, the inner man that does not die. — rather fear him who can destroy soul and body in hell. — Ac 2:31 it says “that his soul was not left in Hades, nor did his flesh see corruption.” The soul is not simply the physical life, but the inner being that does not die 3 John 1:2, “Beloved, I wish that you prosper in all things, and that you have health, just as your soul prospers.” The health of the body is one thing, and the health of the soul is another thing. The soul can prosper even though the physical health is poor. — destroy — The word destroy that translates the word APOLLUMI does not mean to annihilate but to ruin. This word appears in Luke 5:37breakage of wine skins; Luke 15:4; Luke 15:6lost sheep; Luke 15:24the lost son; Joh 6:27the food that perishes; 2Pe 3:6, the earth perished. The lexicons explain that those who will be destroyed do not lose their existence, but the welfare of the soul or spirit that continues to live when the body returns to dust. The word refers, then, to the ruin of the soul rejected by God. After the final judgment he will never be in the presence of God (2Thess 1:7-9). Rev 21:8, “But the cowards and unbelievers, the abominable and murderers, the fornicators and sorcerers, the idolaters and all liars will have their part in the lake that burns with fire and brimstone, which is the second death.” Nevertheless, 2Thess 1:7-8 It says that Christ will come “from heaven with the angels of his power, 8 in a flame of fire, to give retribution to those who did not know God, nor obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ.” Paul says that this punishment will be for all who do not obey the gospel.” — hell — (GEENNA) is a place of eternal torment. Originally the word meant “the Valley of Hinnom,” where the Israelites committed many abominations, offering children to the god Moloch. It became a place where they threw garbage, dead animal bodies, etc. Here there was always fire and worms. However, the meaning of the word is not limited to its original use, since Christ chose it to speak of eternal punishment: 5:22, 29, 30; 10:28; 18:9; 23:33; Mar 9:43-47; Luke 12:5. Christ does not speak of throwing anyone into the literal Valley of Hinnom. Besides, the literal fire in this valley has been out for many years. The fire of which Jesus speaks (hell) will never go out.
Source: Commentary on the New Testament by Partain
And do not fear those who kill the body. Matt 10:26; Isaiah 8:12, Isaiah 8:13; Isaiah 51:7, Isaiah 51:12; Dan 3:10-18; Luke 12:4, Luke 12:5; Ac 20:23, Ac 20:24; Ac 21:13; Romans 8:35-39; 2Ti 4:6-8; Hebrews 11:35; 1Pe 3:14; Rev 2:10.
fear him first. Ps 119:120; Eccl 5:7; Eccl 8:12, Ecc 8:13; Isaiah 66:2; Jer 5:22; Hebrews 12:28, Hebrews 12:29.
that can destroy the soul and body in hell. Matt 25:46; Mar 9:43-48; Luke 16:22-26; Joh 5:29; 2Thess 1:8-10; Rev 20:10-15.
Source: The Treasury of Biblical Knowledge
HELL. The word translated “hell” (Gr. gehenna; see Jer 7:31note) in this passage refers to a place of eternal torment reserved for the wicked (cf. Tue 9:43; Tue 9:48). The Bible teaches that human existence does not end with death, but continues forever, whether in the presence of God or in a place of punishment. With regard to the condition of the lost, the following should be observed:
(1) Jesus teaches that there is a place of eternal punishment for those who stand condemned before God (see Matt 5:22; Matt 5:29-30; Matt 10:28; Matt 18:9; Matt 23:15; Matt 23:33; Tue 9:43; Tue 9:45; Tue 9:47; Luke 10:15; Luke 12:5). It is the terrifying reality of perpetual punishment, of the place “where the fire never goes out” (Tue 9:43), of the “eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels” (Matt 25:41), from “weeping and gnashing of teeth” (Matt 13:42; Matt 13:50), of being tied up in the dark (Matt 22:13), and of torment, anguish and separation from heaven (Luke 16:23).
(2) The teaching of the epistles is essentially the same. The apostles speak of a coming judgment from God to punish those who disobey the gospel (2Thess 1:5-9), of a separation from the presence and glory of the Lord (2Thes 1:9), and the destruction of the enemies of God (Phil 3:18-19; see also Romans 9:22; 1Co 16:22; Gal 1:9; 2Ti 2:12; Hebrews 10:27; 1Pe 2:4; Jude 1:7; Rev 14:10; Rev 19:20; Rev 20:10; Rev 20:14).
(3) The Bible teaches that judgment on wrongdoers is inevitable. The central idea is condemnation, suffering and separation from God with no time limit. Believers may find that doctrine unpleasant or difficult to understand; but they have to submit to the authority of the Word of God and trust in the decision and justice of God.
(4) It must always be remembered that God sent his Son to die so that no one perishes (Joh 3:16). God doesn’t want to send anyone to hell2Pe 3:9). There go those who reject the salvation He has provided (Romans 1:16-32; Romans 2:1-10). The reality of hell should cause all of God’s people to fervently hate sin, ceaselessly seek the salvation of the lost, and warn the whole world of God’s future righteous judgment (see Rev 20:14note).
Source: Full Life Study Bible
fear not (them). God is the destroyer in hell. cop. Luke 12:5. Pursuers can only damage the body.
Source: MacArthur Study Bible
10:28 — And do not fear those who kill the body, — the Christian should not fear but resist the devil (Jas 4:7; 1Pe 5:9), because although he can kill the body, but the soul they cannot kill; — here the word soul is equivalent to spirit, the inner man that does not die.
— rather fear him who can destroy soul and body in hell. – Ac 2:31 says “that his soul was not left in Hades, nor did his flesh see corruption”. The soul is not simply the physical life, but the inner being that does not die 3Jn 1:2, “Beloved, I wish that you prosper in all things, and that you have health, just as your soul prospers.” The health of the body is one thing, and the health of the soul is another thing. The soul can prosper even though the physical health is poor.
— destroy — The word destroy that translates the word APOLLUMI does not mean to annihilate but to ruin. This word appears in Luke 5:37, breakage of the wine skins; Luke 15:4; Luk 15:6, lost sheep; Luk 15:24, the lost son; Joh 6:27, the food that perishes; 2Pe 3:6, the earth perished. The lexicons explain that those who will be destroyed do not lose their existence, but the welfare of the soul or spirit that continues to live when the body returns to dust. The word refers, then, to the ruin of the soul rejected by God. After the final judgment he will never be in God’s presence (2Thess 1:7-9). Rev 21:8, “But cowards and unbelievers, the abominable and murderers, fornicators and sorcerers, idolaters and all liars will have their share in the lake that burns with fire and brimstone, which is the second death.” However, 2Thes 1: 7-8 says that Christ will come “from heaven with the angels of his power, 8 in flame of fire, to give retribution to those who do not know God, nor obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ”. Paul says that this punishment will be for all who do not obey the gospel.”
— hell — (GEENNA) is a place of eternal torment. Originally the word meant “the Valley of Hinnom,” where the Israelites committed many abominations, offering children to the god Molech. It became a place where they threw garbage, dead animal bodies, etc. Here there was always fire and worms. However, the meaning of the word is not limited to its original use, since Christ chose it to speak of eternal punishment: 5:22, 29, 30; 10:28; 18:9; 23:33; Mark 9:43-47; Luke 12:5. Christ does not speak of throwing anyone into the literal Valley of Hinnom. Besides, the literal fire in this valley has been out for many years. The fire of which Jesus speaks (hell) will never go out.
Source: Reeves-Partain Notes
— gehenna: See fourth note a Matt 5:22.
Source: Hispano-American Interdenominational Translation
GRADES
(1) Or, “the life.” See App. 4A.
(2) See App. 4C.
CROSS-REFERENCES
u 464 Pro 29:25; Isaiah 51:12; Eze 3:9; Rev 2:10
v465 Heb 10:31
w466 Luke 12:5
Source: New World Translation
soul. Gr. psuqué. That is, the immortal part of man that is distinguished from the body.
fear him. That is, fear God through reverent obedience and faithful testimony (v. Pr 9:10).
hell. See comment. at 5:22.
Source: The Bible of the Americas
28 (1) Only God can destroy the soul and body of man in. Gehenna. This implies that if the apostles that the Lord sends are not willing to suffer persecution, they will be disciplined by God. This punishment will take place in the age to come, after Christ’s judgment in court, when believers receive their reward or their punishment (2Co_5:10; Rev_22:12).
28 (two) See note 22 (8) of chapter 5.
28 (a) Ps_56:4
28 (b) Isa_8:12-13 ; Heb_10:31
28 (c) James_4:12
28 (d) Mat_5:22
Source: New Testament Commentary Recovery Version
that. Ie, God, not Satan.
Source: Ryrie Annotated Study Bible
R473 Φοβεῖσθε ἀπό imitates the Hebrew idiom, which is better translated: be afraid of (comp. H460).
BD44(3) Καὶ ψυχὴν καὶ σῶμα means: even the soul and the body.
Source: Grammar Help for the Study of the Greek New Testament
Or, destroy
Gr., Gehenna
Source: The Bible of the Americas
* Literally, “Gehenna.” See verse note Matt 5:22.