Mat 10:28 has traditionally become involved in discussions about the nature of life after death. Unfortunately it isn't as clear as some people think it is.
Minimally, it distinguishes between our mortal body and our whole existence.
It has commonly been understood, however, as speaking of a distinction between our body and our immortal soul. But this isn't stated, and is challenged by the statement that God can kill both in Gehenna.
I would suggest a less specific understanding, that Jesus is distinguishing between a mortal existence and something larger, without saying specifically what it is.
The Logos commentary on Matthew says "The persecutors may kill the body, but only God has power over the soul and thus the whole person." (The Hermeneia commentary is similar)
Minimally, it distinguishes between our mortal body and our whole existence.
It has commonly been understood, however, as speaking of a distinction between our body and our immortal soul. But this isn't stated, and is challenged by the statement that God can kill both in Gehenna.
I would suggest a less specific understanding, that Jesus is distinguishing between a mortal existence and something larger, without saying specifically what it is.
The Logos commentary on Matthew says "The persecutors may kill the body, but only God has power over the soul and thus the whole person." (The Hermeneia commentary is similar)
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