2 Corinthians 5:11

Therefore, because we know the fear of the Lord, we try to persuade people, but we are well known to God, and I hope we are well known to your consciences too.

Hebrews 10:31

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

Jude 1:23

save others by snatching them out of the fire; have mercy on others, coupled with a fear of God, hating even the clothes stained by the flesh.

Job 31:23

For the calamity from God was a terror to me, and by reason of his majesty I was powerless.

Genesis 35:5

and they started on their journey. The surrounding cities were afraid of God, and they did not pursue the sons of Jacob.

Job 6:4

For the arrows of the Almighty are within me; my spirit drinks their poison; God's sudden terrors are arrayed against me.

Job 18:11

Terrors frighten him on all sides and dog his every step.

Psalm 73:19

How desolate they become in a mere moment! Terrifying judgments make their demise complete!

Psalm 76:7

You are awesome! Yes, you! Who can withstand your intense anger?

Psalm 88:15-16

I am oppressed and have been on the verge of death since my youth. I have been subjected to your horrors and am numb with pain.

Psalm 90:11

Who can really fathom the intensity of your anger? Your raging fury causes people to fear you.

Isaiah 33:14

Sinners are afraid in Zion; panic grips the godless. They say, 'Who among us can coexist with destructive fire? Who among us can coexist with unquenchable fire?'

Nahum 1:6

No one can withstand his indignation! No one can resist his fierce anger! His wrath is poured out like volcanic fire, boulders are broken up as he approaches.

Matthew 10:28

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 25:46

And these will depart into eternal punishment, but the righteous into eternal life."

Mark 8:35-38

For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake and for the gospel will save it.

Mark 9:43-50

If your hand causes you to sin, cut it off! It is better for you to enter into life crippled than to have two hands and go into hell, to the unquenchable fire.

Luke 12:5

But I will warn you whom you should fear: Fear the one who, after the killing, has authority to throw you into hell. Yes, I tell you, fear him!

Luke 16:31

He replied to him, 'If they do not respond to Moses and the prophets, they will not be convinced even if someone rises from the dead.'"

Acts 13:43

When the meeting of the synagogue had broken up, many of the Jews and God-fearing proselytes followed Paul and Barnabas, who were speaking with them and were persuading them to continue in the grace of God.

Acts 18:4

He addressed both Jews and Greeks in the synagogue every Sabbath, attempting to persuade them.

Acts 18:13

saying, "This man is persuading people to worship God in a way contrary to the law!"

Acts 19:26

And you see and hear that this Paul has persuaded and turned away a large crowd, not only in Ephesus but in practically all of the province of Asia, by saying that gods made by hands are not gods at all.

Acts 20:18-27

When they arrived, he said to them, "You yourselves know how I lived the whole time I was with you, from the first day I set foot in the province of Asia,

Acts 26:26

For the king knows about these things, and I am speaking freely to him, because I cannot believe that any of these things has escaped his notice, for this was not done in a corner.

Acts 28:23

They set a day to meet with him, and they came to him where he was staying in even greater numbers. From morning until evening he explained things to them, testifying about the kingdom of God and trying to convince them about Jesus from both the law of Moses and the prophets.

1 Corinthians 4:4-5

For I am not aware of anything against myself, but I am not acquitted because of this. The one who judges me is the Lord.

2 Corinthians 1:12-14

For our reason for confidence is this: the testimony of our conscience, that with pure motives and sincerity which are from God -- not by human wisdom but by the grace of God -- we conducted ourselves in the world, and all the more toward you.

2 Corinthians 2:17

For we are not like so many others, hucksters who peddle the word of God for profit, but we are speaking in Christ before God as persons of sincerity, as persons sent from God.

2 Corinthians 4:1-2

Therefore, since we have this ministry, just as God has shown us mercy, we do not become discouraged.

2 Corinthians 5:20

Therefore we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were making His plea through us. We plead with you on Christ's behalf, "Be reconciled to God!"

2 Corinthians 6:1

Now because we are fellow workers, we also urge you not to receive the grace of God in vain.

Galatians 1:10

Am I now trying to gain the approval of people, or of God? Or am I trying to please people? If I were still trying to please people, I would not be a slave of Christ!

Colossians 1:28-29

We proclaim him by instructing and teaching all people with all wisdom so that we may present every person mature in Christ.

1 Thessalonians 2:3-12

For the appeal we make does not come from error or impurity or with deceit,

2 Timothy 2:24-26

And the Lord's slave must not engage in heated disputes but be kind toward all, an apt teacher, patient,

Revelation 20:15

If anyone's name was not found written in the book of life, that person was thrown into the lake of fire.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Bible References

The terror

Genesis 35:5
and they started on their journey. The surrounding cities were afraid of God, and they did not pursue the sons of Jacob.
Job 6:4
For the arrows of the Almighty are within me; my spirit drinks their poison; God's sudden terrors are arrayed against me.
Job 18:11
Terrors frighten him on all sides and dog his every step.
Job 31:23
For the calamity from God was a terror to me, and by reason of his majesty I was powerless.
Psalm 73:19
How desolate they become in a mere moment! Terrifying judgments make their demise complete!
Psalm 76:7
You are awesome! Yes, you! Who can withstand your intense anger?
Psalm 88:15
I am oppressed and have been on the verge of death since my youth. I have been subjected to your horrors and am numb with pain.
Psalm 90:11
Who can really fathom the intensity of your anger? Your raging fury causes people to fear you.
Isaiah 33:14
Sinners are afraid in Zion; panic grips the godless. They say, 'Who among us can coexist with destructive fire? Who among us can coexist with unquenchable fire?'
Nahum 1:6
No one can withstand his indignation! No one can resist his fierce anger! His wrath is poured out like volcanic fire, boulders are broken up as he approaches.
Matthew 10:28
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 25:46
And these will depart into eternal punishment, but the righteous into eternal life."
Mark 8:35
For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake and for the gospel will save it.
Mark 9:43
If your hand causes you to sin, cut it off! It is better for you to enter into life crippled than to have two hands and go into hell, to the unquenchable fire.
Luke 12:5
But I will warn you whom you should fear: Fear the one who, after the killing, has authority to throw you into hell. Yes, I tell you, fear him!
Hebrews 10:31
It is a terrifying thing to fall into the hands of the living God.
Jude 1:23
save others by snatching them out of the fire; have mercy on others, coupled with a fear of God, hating even the clothes stained by the flesh.
Revelation 20:15
If anyone's name was not found written in the book of life, that person was thrown into the lake of fire.

We persuade

2 Corinthians 5:20
Therefore we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were making His plea through us. We plead with you on Christ's behalf, "Be reconciled to God!"
2 Corinthians 6:1
Now because we are fellow workers, we also urge you not to receive the grace of God in vain.
Luke 16:31
He replied to him, 'If they do not respond to Moses and the prophets, they will not be convinced even if someone rises from the dead.'"
Acts 13:43
When the meeting of the synagogue had broken up, many of the Jews and God-fearing proselytes followed Paul and Barnabas, who were speaking with them and were persuading them to continue in the grace of God.
Acts 18:4
He addressed both Jews and Greeks in the synagogue every Sabbath, attempting to persuade them.
Acts 19:26
And you see and hear that this Paul has persuaded and turned away a large crowd, not only in Ephesus but in practically all of the province of Asia, by saying that gods made by hands are not gods at all.
Acts 20:18
When they arrived, he said to them, "You yourselves know how I lived the whole time I was with you, from the first day I set foot in the province of Asia,
Acts 26:26
For the king knows about these things, and I am speaking freely to him, because I cannot believe that any of these things has escaped his notice, for this was not done in a corner.
Acts 28:23
They set a day to meet with him, and they came to him where he was staying in even greater numbers. From morning until evening he explained things to them, testifying about the kingdom of God and trying to convince them about Jesus from both the law of Moses and the prophets.
Galatians 1:10
Am I now trying to gain the approval of people, or of God? Or am I trying to please people? If I were still trying to please people, I would not be a slave of Christ!
Colossians 1:28
We proclaim him by instructing and teaching all people with all wisdom so that we may present every person mature in Christ.
2 Timothy 2:24
And the Lord's slave must not engage in heated disputes but be kind toward all, an apt teacher, patient,

But

2 Corinthians 1:12
For our reason for confidence is this: the testimony of our conscience, that with pure motives and sincerity which are from God -- not by human wisdom but by the grace of God -- we conducted ourselves in the world, and all the more toward you.
2 Corinthians 2:17
For we are not like so many others, hucksters who peddle the word of God for profit, but we are speaking in Christ before God as persons of sincerity, as persons sent from God.
2 Corinthians 4:1
Therefore, since we have this ministry, just as God has shown us mercy, we do not become discouraged.
1 Corinthians 4:4
For I am not aware of anything against myself, but I am not acquitted because of this. The one who judges me is the Lord.
1 Thessalonians 2:3
For the appeal we make does not come from error or impurity or with deceit,

General references

Psalm 90:11
Who can really fathom the intensity of your anger? Your raging fury causes people to fear you.
Ezekiel 32:32
Indeed, I terrified him in the land of the living, yet he will lie in the midst of the uncircumcised with those killed by the sword, Pharaoh and all his hordes, declares the sovereign Lord."
Galatians 6:5
For each one will carry his own load.

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