But a certain fearful looking for of judgment and fiery indignation, which shall devour the adversaries.
27. But a certain fearful looking for, etc. He means the torment of an evil conscience which the ungodly feel, who not only have no grace, but who also know that having tasted grace they have lost it forever through their own fault; such must not only be pricked and bitten, but also tormented and lacerated in a dreadful manner.
Believers have boldness to enter God's holy presence and a High Priest in Jesus who mediates all our access. The blood of Christ, sprinkled on the conscience, chases away slavish fear and gives assurance of safety and welcome into the divine presence both here in grace and hereafter in glory.
AI summary
Commenting on Hebrews 10:19-39
Of how much sorer punishment,.... Than a mere corporeal death, which was the punishment inflicted on the transgressors of the law of Moses. Suppose ye; the apostle appeals to the Hebrews themselves, and makes them judges of what punishment shall he be thought worthy; who is described as follows: who hath trodden under foot the Son of God: this seems to be a stronger expression...