1 Peter 4:18
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And if the righteous scarcely be saved, where shall the ungodly and the sinner appear?And, “If it is hard for the righteous to be saved, what will become of the ungodly and the sinner?”
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And if the righteous scarcely be saved, where shall the ungodly and the sinner appear?And, “If it is hard for the righteous to be saved, what will become of the ungodly and the sinner?”
Greek words
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- 2 Peter 3:7But the heavens and the earth, which are now, by the same word are kept in store, reserved unto fire against the day of judgment and perdition of ungodly men.And by that same word, the present heavens and earth are reserved for fire, being kept for the day of judgment and destruction of ungodly men.
- Romans 1:18For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in unrighteousness;The wrath of God is being revealed from heaven against all the godlessness and wickedness of men who suppress the truth by their wickedness.
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