Exodus 1:17

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But the midwives feared God, and did not as the king of Egypt commanded them, but saved the men children alive.

And fear not them that kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul. But rather fear him who is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.

But I will show you whom you shall fear: Fear him who, after he has killed, has authority to cast into hell; yes, I say to you, Fear him.

Bat Peter and John answering them, said: Whether it is right in the sight of God to obey you rather than God, judge you.

But Peter and the apostles answered and said: "We must obey God rather than men.