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.

Have no fear of those who kill the body, but cannot kill the soul. You had better be afraid of one who can destroy both soul and body in the pit.

I will show you whom to fear: fear him who, after killing you, has power to hurl you into the pit. Yes, fear him, I tell you.

But Peter and John answered them, "You must decide whether it is right in the sight of God to obey you instead of him,

Peter and the apostles answered, "We must obey God rather than men.