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Yes, I tell you, fear him. <a href="/nlt/luke/12.htm">New Living Translation</a> But I’ll tell you whom to fear. Fear God, who has the power to kill you and then throw you into hell. Yes, he’s the one to fear. <a href="/esv/luke/12.htm">English Standard Version</a> But I will warn you whom to fear: fear him who, after he has killed, has authority to cast into hell. Yes, I tell you, fear him! <a href="/bsb/luke/12.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> But I will show you whom you should fear: Fear the One who, after you have been killed, has authority to throw you into hell. Yes, I tell you, fear Him! <a href="/blb/luke/12.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> But I will show you whom you should fear: Fear the One who has authority, after the killing, to cast into Gehenna. Yes, I say to you, fear Him. <a href="/kjv/luke/12.htm">King James Bible</a> But I will forewarn you whom ye shall fear: Fear him, which after he hath killed hath power to cast into hell; yea, I say unto you, Fear him. <a href="/nkjv/luke/12.htm">New King James Version</a> But I will show you whom you should fear: Fear Him who, after He has killed, has power to cast into hell; yes, I say to you, fear Him! <a href="/nasb_/luke/12.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> But I will warn you whom to fear: fear the One who, after He has killed someone, has the power to throw that person into hell; yes, I tell you, fear Him! <a href="/nasb/luke/12.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220But I will warn you whom to fear: fear the One who, after He has killed, has authority to cast into hell; yes, I tell you, fear Him! <a href="/nasb77/luke/12.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “But I will warn you whom to fear: fear the One who after He has killed has authority to cast into hell; yes, I tell you, fear Him! <a href="/lsb/luke/12.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> But I will show you whom to fear: fear the One who, after He has killed, has authority to cast into hell; yes, I tell you, fear Him! <a href="/amp/luke/12.htm">Amplified Bible</a> But I will point out to you whom you should fear: fear the One who, after He has killed, has authority and power to hurl [you] into hell; yes, I say to you, [stand in great awe of God and] fear Him! <a href="/csb/luke/12.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> But I will show you the one to fear: Fear him who has authority to throw people into hell after death. Yes, I say to you, this is the one to fear! <a href="/hcsb/luke/12.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> But I will show you the One to fear: Fear Him who has authority to throw people into hell after death. Yes, I say to you, this is the One to fear! <a href="/asv/luke/12.htm">American Standard Version</a> But I will warn you whom ye shall fear: Fear him, who after he hath killed hath power to cast into hell; yea, I say unto you, Fear him. <a href="/cev/luke/12.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> God is the one you must fear. Not only can he take your life, but he can throw you into hell. God is certainly the one you should fear! <a href="/erv/luke/12.htm">English Revised Version</a> But I will warn you whom ye shall fear: Fear him, which after he hath killed hath power to cast into hell; yea, I say unto you, Fear him. <a href="/gwt/luke/12.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> I'll show you the one you should be afraid of. Be afraid of the one who has the power to throw you into hell after killing you. I'm warning you to be afraid of him. <a href="/gnt/luke/12.htm">Good News Translation</a> I will show you whom to fear: fear God, who, after killing, has the authority to throw into hell. Believe me, he is the one you must fear! <a href="/isv/luke/12.htm">International Standard Version</a> I'll show you the one you should be afraid of. Be afraid of the one who has the authority to throw you into hell after killing you. Yes, I tell you, be afraid of him! <a href="/msb/luke/12.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> But I will show you whom you should fear: Fear the One who, after you have been killed, has authority to throw you into hell. Yes, I tell you, fear Him! <a href="/net/luke/12.htm">NET Bible</a> 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! <a href="/nheb/luke/12.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> But I will warn you whom you should fear. Fear him, who after he has killed, has power to cast into hell. Yes, I tell you, fear him. <a href="/wbt/luke/12.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> But I will forewarn you whom ye shall fear: Fear him, who after he hath killed, hath power to cast into hell; yes, I say to you, Fear him. <a href="/wey/luke/12.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> I will warn you whom to fear: fear him who after killing has power to throw into Gehenna: yes, I say to you, fear him. <a href="/web/luke/12.htm">World English Bible</a> But I will warn you whom you should fear. Fear him who after he has killed, has power to cast into Gehenna. Yes, I tell you, fear him. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/luke/12.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> but I will show to you whom you may fear: fear Him who, after the killing, is having authority to cast into Gehenna; yes, I say to you, fear Him. <a href="/blb/luke/12.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> But I will show you whom you should fear: Fear the One who has authority, after the killing, to cast into Gehenna. Yes, I say to you, fear Him. <a href="/ylt/luke/12.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> but I will show to you, whom ye may fear; Fear him who, after the killing, is having authority to cast to the gehenna; yes, I say to you, Fear ye Him. <a href="/slt/luke/12.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And I will shew you whom ye should fear: Fear him having power, after killing, to cast into hell; yea, I say to you, Fear him.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/luke/12.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> But I will shew you whom you shall fear: fear ye him, who after he hath killed, hath power to cast into hell. Yea, I say to you, fear him. <a href="/cpdv/luke/12.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> But I will reveal to you whom you should fear. Fear him who, after he will have killed, has the power to cast into Hell. So I say to you: Fear him. <a href="/nabre/luke/12.htm">New American Bible</a> I shall show you whom to fear. Be afraid of the one who after killing has the power to cast into Gehenna; yes, I tell you, be afraid of that one. <a href="/nrsvce/luke/12.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> But I will warn you whom to fear: fear him who, after he has killed, has authority to cast into hell. Yes, I tell you, fear him!<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/luke/12.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> But I will show you of whom to be afraid; of him who after he has killed has the power to throw into hell; yes, I say to you, Fear him. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/luke/12.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> “But I will show you whom you should fear: that one who after he kills is authorized to cast into Gehenna; yes I say to you, be afraid of this one.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/luke/12.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> 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. <a href="/godbey/luke/12.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> <FR>But I will show you whom you must fear: Fear him, who after he kills has power to cast into hell. Yea, I say unto you, Fear him.<Fr> <a href="/haweis/luke/12.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> But I will point out to you, whom ye should fear: Fear him, who, after he hath killed, hath power to cast into hell; yea, I say unto you, Fear him! <a href="/mace/luke/12.htm">Mace New Testament</a> but I will inform you whom you should fear: fear him, who after he has kill'd, has power to precipitate into hell; yes, I advise you, fear him. <a href="/wey/luke/12.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> I will warn you whom to fear: fear him who after killing has power to throw into Gehenna: yes, I say to you, fear him. <a href="/worrell/luke/12.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> <FR>but I will show you Whom ye should fear; fear Him Who, after killing, has authority to cast into Hell; yea, I say to you, fear Him.<Fr> <a href="/worsley/luke/12.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> <FR>But I will shew you whom ye should fear,---Fear Him, who after He hath killed, hath power to cast into hell; yea, I say unto you, fear Him.<Fr> <a href="/parallel/luke/12-5.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3-5_0Jtd9Lc?start=4994" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/luke/12.htm">Fear God Alone</a> 4I tell you, My friends, do not be afraid of those who kill the body and after that can do no more. 5<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">But</a> <a href="/greek/5263.htm" title="5263: hypodeixō (V-FIA-1S) -- To indicate, intimate, suggest, show, prove. From hupo and deiknuo; to exhibit under the eyes, i.e. to exemplify.">I will show</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymin (PPro-D2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">you</a> <a href="/greek/5101.htm" title="5101: tina (IPro-AMS) -- Who, which, what, why. Probably emphatic of tis; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what.">whom</a> <a href="/greek/5399.htm" title="5399: phobēthēte (V-ASP-2P) -- From phobos; to frighten, i.e. to be alarmed; by analogy, to be in awe of, i.e. Revere.">you should fear:</a> <a href="/greek/5399.htm" title="5399: phobēthēte (V-AMP-2P) -- From phobos; to frighten, i.e. to be alarmed; by analogy, to be in awe of, i.e. Revere.">Fear</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ton (Art-AMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the One who,</a> <a href="/greek/3326.htm" title="3326: meta (Prep) -- (a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives. ">after</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-ANS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">you</a> <a href="/greek/615.htm" title="615: apokteinai (V-ANA) -- To put to death, kill; fig: I abolish. From apo and kteino; to kill outright; figuratively, to destroy.">have been killed,</a> <a href="/greek/2192.htm" title="2192: echonta (V-PPA-AMS) -- To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold.">has</a> <a href="/greek/1849.htm" title="1849: exousian (N-AFS) -- From exesti; privilege, i.e. force, capacity, competency, freedom, or mastery, delegated influence.">authority</a> <a href="/greek/1685.htm" title="1685: embalein (V-ANA) -- To cast in, throw in. From en and ballo; to throw on, i.e. subject to.">to throw you</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.">into</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēn (Art-AFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/1067.htm" title="1067: geennan (N-AFS) -- Of Hebrew origin; valley of Hinnom; ge-henna, a valley of Jerusalem, used as a name for the place of everlasting punishment.">hell.</a> <a href="/greek/3483.htm" title="3483: nai (Prtcl) -- Yes, certainly, even so. A primary particle of strong affirmation; yes.">Yes,</a> <a href="/greek/3004.htm" title="3004: legō (V-PIA-1S) -- (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. ">I tell</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymin (PPro-D2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">you,</a> <a href="/greek/5399.htm" title="5399: phobēthēte (V-AMP-2P) -- From phobos; to frighten, i.e. to be alarmed; by analogy, to be in awe of, i.e. Revere.">fear</a> <a href="/greek/3778.htm" title="3778: touton (DPro-AMS) -- This; he, she, it. ">Him!</a> 6Are not five sparrows sold for two pennies? Yet not one of them is forgotten by God.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/matthew/10-28.htm">Matthew 10:28</a> 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. <a href="/revelation/14-7.htm">Revelation 14:7</a> And he said in a loud voice, “Fear God and give Him glory, because the hour of His judgment has come. Worship the One who made the heavens and the earth and the sea and the springs of waters.” <a href="/hebrews/10-31.htm">Hebrews 10:31</a> It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God. <a href="/james/4-12.htm">James 4:12</a> There is only one Lawgiver and Judge, the One who is able to save and destroy. But who are you to judge your neighbor? <a href="/revelation/20-14.htm">Revelation 20:14-15</a> Then Death and Hades were thrown into the lake of fire. This is the second death—the lake of fire. / And if anyone was found whose name was not written in the Book of Life, he was thrown into the lake of fire. <a href="/2_corinthians/5-11.htm">2 Corinthians 5:11</a> Therefore, since we know what it means to fear the Lord, we try to persuade men. What we are is clear to God, and I hope it is clear to your conscience as well. <a href="/romans/14-12.htm">Romans 14:12</a> So then, each of us will give an account of himself to God. <a href="/1_peter/4-5.htm">1 Peter 4:5</a> But they will have to give an account to Him who is ready to judge the living and the dead. <a href="/acts/10-42.htm">Acts 10:42</a> And He commanded us to preach to the people and to testify that He is the One appointed by God to judge the living and the dead. <a href="/revelation/1-18.htm">Revelation 1:18</a> the Living One. I was dead, and behold, now I am alive forever and ever! And I hold the keys of Death and of Hades. <a href="/isaiah/8-13.htm">Isaiah 8:13</a> The LORD of Hosts is the One you shall regard as holy. Only He should be feared; only He should be dreaded. <a href="/psalms/76-7.htm">Psalm 76:7</a> You alone are to be feared. When You are angry, who can stand before You? <a href="/proverbs/9-10.htm">Proverbs 9:10</a> The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. <a href="/ecclesiastes/12-13.htm">Ecclesiastes 12:13-14</a> When all has been heard, the conclusion of the matter is this: Fear God and keep His commandments, because this is the whole duty of man. / For God will bring every deed into judgment, along with every hidden thing, whether good or evil. <a href="/daniel/12-2.htm">Daniel 12:2</a> And many who sleep in the dust of the earth will awake, some to everlasting life, but others to shame and everlasting contempt.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>But I will forewarn you whom you shall fear: Fear him, which after he has killed has power to cast into hell; yes, I say to you, Fear him.forewarn.<a href="/mark/13-23.htm">Mark 13:23</a> But take ye heed: behold, I have foretold you all things.<a href="/1_thessalonians/4-6.htm">1 Thessalonians 4:6</a> That no man go beyond and defraud his brother in any matter: because that the Lord is the avenger of all such, as we also have forewarned you and testified.Fear.<a href="/proverbs/14-26.htm">Proverbs 14:26</a> In the fear of the LORD is strong confidence: and his children shall have a place of refuge.<a href="/jeremiah/5-22.htm">Jeremiah 5:22</a> Fear ye not me? saith the LORD: will ye not tremble at my presence, which have placed the sand for the bound of the sea by a perpetual decree, that it cannot pass it: and though the waves thereof toss themselves, yet can they not prevail; though they roar, yet can they not pass over it?<a href="/jeremiah/10-7.htm">Jeremiah 10:7</a> Who would not fear thee, O King of nations? for to thee doth it appertain: forasmuch as among all the wise men of the nations, and in all their kingdoms, there is none like unto thee.power.<a href="/psalms/9-17.htm">Psalm 9:17</a> The wicked shall be turned into hell, and all the nations that forget God.<a href="/matthew/10-28.htm">Matthew 10:28</a> And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.<a href="/matthew/25-41.htm">Matthew 25:41,46</a> Then shall he say also unto them on the left hand, Depart from me, ye cursed, into everlasting fire, prepared for the devil and his angels: … <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/luke/10-19.htm">Authority</a> <a href="/luke/12-4.htm">Body</a> <a href="/luke/11-20.htm">Cast</a> <a href="/luke/12-2.htm">Clear</a> <a href="/luke/12-4.htm">Death</a> <a href="/luke/12-4.htm">Fear</a> <a href="/nehemiah/9-30.htm">Forewarn</a> <a href="/mark/9-47.htm">Gehenna</a> <a href="/luke/10-15.htm">Hell</a> <a href="/luke/11-51.htm">Killed</a> <a href="/luke/12-4.htm">Killing</a> <a href="/luke/11-20.htm">Power</a> <a href="/luke/8-39.htm">Shew</a> <a href="/luke/6-22.htm">Throw</a> <a href="/ezekiel/33-9.htm">Warn</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/luke/12-44.htm">Authority</a> <a href="/luke/12-22.htm">Body</a> <a href="/luke/12-28.htm">Cast</a> <a href="/luke/12-12.htm">Clear</a> <a href="/luke/13-31.htm">Death</a> <a href="/luke/12-7.htm">Fear</a> <a href="/galatians/5-21.htm">Forewarn</a> <a href="/james/3-6.htm">Gehenna</a> <a href="/luke/16-23.htm">Hell</a> <a href="/luke/13-4.htm">Killed</a> <a href="/luke/13-34.htm">Killing</a> <a href="/luke/12-58.htm">Power</a> <a href="/luke/17-14.htm">Shew</a> <a href="/luke/12-49.htm">Throw</a> <a href="/luke/16-28.htm">Warn</a><div class="vheading2">Luke 12</div>1. <a href="/luke/12-1.htm">Jesus preaches to his apostles to avoid hypocrisy</a> 13. <a href="/luke/12-13.htm">and warns against covetousness, by the parable of the man who set up greater barns.</a> 22. <a href="/luke/12-22.htm">We must not worry about earthly things,</a> 31. <a href="/luke/12-31.htm">but seek the kingdom of God;</a> 33. <a href="/luke/12-33.htm">give alms;</a> 35. <a href="/luke/12-35.htm">be ready at a knock to open to our Lord whensoever he comes.</a> 41. <a href="/luke/12-41.htm">Jesus' disciples are to see to their charges,</a> 49. <a href="/luke/12-49.htm">and look for persecution.</a> 54. <a href="/luke/12-54.htm">The people must take this time of grace;</a> 57. <a href="/luke/12-57.htm">because it is a fearful thing to die without reconciliation.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/luke/12.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/luke/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/luke/12.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>But I will show you whom you should fear: In this passage, Jesus is addressing His disciples, emphasizing the importance of fearing God rather than man. The context is a warning against hypocrisy and the fear of human persecution. The phrase "I will show you" indicates Jesus' authority and knowledge, guiding His followers to a proper understanding of fear. This aligns with <a href="/proverbs/9-10.htm">Proverbs 9:10</a>, which states that the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, highlighting the importance of reverence for God.Fear the One who, after you have been killed, Here, Jesus contrasts the temporary power of humans with the eternal authority of God. Humans can kill the body, but their power ends there. This reflects the cultural context of Roman-occupied Judea, where persecution and martyrdom were real threats. The phrase underscores the belief in life after death and the ultimate judgment by God, as seen in <a href="/hebrews/9-27.htm">Hebrews 9:27</a>, which speaks of judgment after death.has authority to throw you into hell. The term "hell" here is translated from the Greek word "Gehenna," a reference to the Valley of Hinnom near Jerusalem, historically associated with idolatry and child sacrifice (<a href="/2_kings/23-10.htm">2 Kings 23:10</a>). By Jesus' time, it symbolized the final place of punishment for the wicked. This phrase emphasizes God's ultimate authority over eternal destiny, reinforcing the seriousness of divine judgment and the need for repentance, as echoed in <a href="/revelation/20-15.htm">Revelation 20:15</a>.Yes, I tell you, fear Him! The repetition of "fear Him" serves to reinforce the message's urgency and importance. Jesus is not advocating for a fear that leads to terror but a reverent awe and respect for God's power and holiness. This echoes the call to fear God found throughout Scripture, such as in <a href="/ecclesiastes/12-13.htm">Ecclesiastes 12:13</a>, which concludes with the admonition to fear God and keep His commandments. This fear leads to obedience and trust in God's sovereignty and justice.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a> The speaker of this verse, Jesus is addressing His disciples and the crowd, teaching them about the proper object of fear. 2. <a href="/topical/d/disciples.htm">Disciples</a> The primary audience of Jesus' teaching, they are being instructed on whom to fear and why. 3. <a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a> Referred to as "the One" who has the power to cast into hell, emphasizing His ultimate authority and judgment. 4. <a href="/topical/h/hell.htm">Hell (Gehenna)</a> The place of final punishment, derived from the Greek word "Gehenna," which originally referred to a valley near Jerusalem used as a garbage dump, symbolizing a place of destruction and judgment. 5. <a href="/topical/c/crowd.htm">Crowd</a> The larger group present during Jesus' teaching, who also hear this message about fearing God.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/p/proper_fear.htm">Proper Fear</a> Jesus teaches that our fear should be directed towards God, who holds eternal authority, rather than temporary human threats. <a href="/topical/e/eternal_perspective.htm">Eternal Perspective</a> Understanding the eternal consequences of our actions should guide our daily decisions and priorities. <a href="/topical/r/reverence_and_awe.htm">Reverence and Awe</a> The fear of God is not just about being afraid but involves reverence, awe, and respect for His holiness and power. <a href="/topical/j/judgment_and_grace.htm">Judgment and Grace</a> While God has the power to judge, He also offers grace and salvation through Jesus Christ, which should lead us to repentance and faith. <a href="/topical/l/living_with_accountability.htm">Living with Accountability</a> Recognizing God's ultimate authority should encourage us to live with accountability, knowing that our actions have eternal significance.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_luke_12.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Luke 12</a> <a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_on_fearing_hell.htm">What does the Bible say about fearing hell?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_about_passion.htm">What does the Bible say about demons?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_about_angels.htm">What does the Bible say about angels?</a> <a href="/q/how_do_jesus'_life_and_teachings_fulfill_god.htm">How does Jesus' life and teachings fulfill God's promise?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/luke/12.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 5. - But I will forewarn you whom ye shall fear: Fear him, which after he hath killed hath power to cast into hell; literally, into Gehenna. This is simply Gee-hinnom, "valley of Hinnom," translated into Greek letters· This valley was situated in the neighborhood of Jerusalem, and originally was noted for the infamous rites practiced there in the worship of Moloch, in the times of the idolatrous kings of Judah. King Josiah, to mark his abhorrence of the idol-rites, defiled it with corpses; fires were subsequently kindled to consume the putrefying matter and prevent pestilence. The once fair valley, thus successively defiled with hideous corrupting rites, by putrefying corpses, and then with blazing fires lit to consume what would otherwise have occasioned pestilence, was taken by rabbinical writers as a symbol for the place of torment, and is used not unfrequently as a synonym for "hell." The translators of the Authorized Version have done so here. The reminder is, after all, we need not fear men. When they have done their worst, they have only injured or tortured the perishable body. The One whom all have good reason to fear is God, whose power is not limited to this life, but extends through and beyond death. Some have strangely supposed, not God, but the devil, is intended here to be the real object of human fear. The devil can be no object of fear to the Master's disciples. <a href="/commentaries/luke/12-5.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>But δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. I will show ὑποδείξω (hypodeixō) Verb - Future Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5263.htm">Strong's 5263: </a> To indicate, intimate, suggest, show, prove. From hupo and deiknuo; to exhibit under the eyes, i.e. to exemplify. you ὑμῖν (hymin) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. whom τίνα (tina) Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5101.htm">Strong's 5101: </a> Who, which, what, why. Probably emphatic of tis; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what. you should fear: φοβηθῆτε (phobēthēte) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Passive - 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_5399.htm">Strong's 5399: </a> From phobos; to frighten, i.e. to be alarmed; by analogy, to be in awe of, i.e. Revere. Fear φοβήθητε (phobēthēte) Verb - Aorist Imperative Passive - 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_5399.htm">Strong's 5399: </a> From phobos; to frighten, i.e. to be alarmed; by analogy, to be in awe of, i.e. Revere. the [One who], τὸν (ton) Article - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. after μετὰ (meta) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_3326.htm">Strong's 3326: </a> (a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives. [you] τὸ (to) Article - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. have been killed, ἀποκτεῖναι (apokteinai) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_615.htm">Strong's 615: </a> To put to death, kill; fig: I abolish. From apo and kteino; to kill outright; figuratively, to destroy. has ἔχοντα (echonta) Verb - Present Participle Active - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2192.htm">Strong's 2192: </a> To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold. power ἐξουσίαν (exousian) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1849.htm">Strong's 1849: </a> From exesti; privilege, i.e. force, capacity, competency, freedom, or mastery, delegated influence. to throw [you] ἐμβαλεῖν (embalein) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_1685.htm">Strong's 1685: </a> To cast in, throw in. From en and ballo; to throw on, i.e. subject to. into εἰς (eis) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1519.htm">Strong's 1519: </a> A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. hell. γέενναν (geennan) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1067.htm">Strong's 1067: </a> Of Hebrew origin; valley of Hinnom; ge-henna, a valley of Jerusalem, used as a name for the place of everlasting punishment. Yes, ναί (nai) Particle <a href="/greek/strongs_3483.htm">Strong's 3483: </a> Yes, certainly, even so. A primary particle of strong affirmation; yes. I tell λέγω (legō) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3004.htm">Strong's 3004: </a> (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. you, ὑμῖν (hymin) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. fear φοβήθητε (phobēthēte) Verb - Aorist Imperative Passive - 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_5399.htm">Strong's 5399: </a> From phobos; to frighten, i.e. to be alarmed; by analogy, to be in awe of, i.e. Revere. Him! τοῦτον (touton) Demonstrative Pronoun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3778.htm">Strong's 3778: </a> This; he, she, it. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/luke/12-5.htm">Luke 12:5 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/luke/12-5.htm">Luke 12:5 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/luke/12-5.htm">Luke 12:5 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/luke/12-5.htm">Luke 12:5 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/luke/12-5.htm">Luke 12:5 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/luke/12-5.htm">Luke 12:5 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/luke/12-5.htm">Luke 12:5 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/luke/12-5.htm">Luke 12:5 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/luke/12-5.htm">Luke 12:5 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/luke/12-5.htm">Luke 12:5 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/luke/12-5.htm">NT Gospels: Luke 12:5 But I will warn you whom you (Luke Lu Lk) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/luke/12-4.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Luke 12:4"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Luke 12:4" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/luke/12-6.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Luke 12:6"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Luke 12:6" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>