Instead, all that is left is to wait in fear for the coming Judgment and the fierce fire which will destroy those who oppose God!

The sinful people of Zion are trembling with fright. They say, "God's judgment is like a fire that burns forever. Can any of us survive a fire like that?"

There will be terrible earthquakes, famines, and plagues everywhere; there will be strange and terrifying things coming from the sky.

because our God is indeed a destroying fire.

"Listen to this, you that ignore me, or I will destroy you, and there will be no one to save you.

But you, LORD, are feared by all. No one can stand in your presence when you are angry.

Who has felt the full power of your anger? Who knows what fear your fury can bring?

Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul; rather be afraid of God, who can destroy both body and soul in hell.

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!