³¹ It is a dreadful thing^(A) to fall into the hands^(B) of the living God.^(C)

²⁹ for our “God is a consuming fire.”^[a](A)

²³ save others by snatching them from the fire;^(A) to others show mercy, mixed with fear—hating even the clothing stained by corrupted flesh.^[a](B)