Danger

A condition of threat, physical or spiritual, in which evil, malice, accident or destruction looms.

Physical danger

In nature

Luke 8:23 parallels Matthew 8:24, Mark 4:37 See also 1 Kings 19:11–12; Psalm 83:14–15, Psalm 107:23–28; Acts 16:26–30; 2 Corinthians 11:26; Revelation 11:13

As they sailed, He fell asleep, and a windstorm came down on the lake, so that the boat was being swamped, and they were in great danger.

From human violence

Psalm 140:1 See also Genesis 27:41–43; Exodus 2:15; 1 Samuel 19:1–2; 2 Samuel 22:3; 1 Kings 19:1–3; Nehemiah 4:7–9; Psalm 7:9, Psalm 64:1, Psalm 74:20; Ecclesiastes 12:5; Luke 4:28–29; Acts 21:35

For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. Rescue me, O LORD, from evil men. Protect me from men of violence,

Through foolishness

Proverbs 22:3 See also Proverbs 27:12; Ecclesiastes 2:13–14

The prudent see danger and take cover, but the simple keep going and suffer the consequences.

Spiritual danger

From the devil

1 Peter 5:8 See also Genesis 3:1–5; Job 1:6–12, Job 2:1–6; Matthew 4:1–11 parallel Luke 4:2–13; John 13:2; Hebrews 2:14; 1 John 3:8; Revelation 2:10, Revelation 20:10

Be sober-minded and alert. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.

Danger of hell through disobedience

Matthew 5:22 See also Luke 12:4–5; 1 Corinthians 5:4–5; Hebrews 6:4–6; 2 Peter 2:4–10

But I tell you that anyone who is angry with his brother will be subject to judgment. Again, anyone who says to his brother, ‘Raca,’ will be subject to the Sanhedrin. But anyone who says, ‘You fool!’ will be subject to the fire of hell.

Danger of loss through unfaithfulness

1 Corinthians 3:13–15 See also Romans 6:21, Romans 6:21; 1 Corinthians 9:26–27; 1 Timothy 6:9–10

his workmanship will be evident, because the Day will bring it to light. It will be revealed with fire, and the fire will prove the quality of each man’s work. If what he has built survives, he will receive a reward. If it is burned up, he will suffer loss. He himself will be saved, but only as if through the flames.

Danger does not overcome the faithful

Romans 8:35 See also 2 Timothy 3:10–11

Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or distress or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword?

Examples of those endangered

Israel by her enemies

Exodus 13:17–22; Esther 3:1–6

Joseph, through betrayal

Genesis 37:18–28

Prophets, because of persecution

Jeremiah 38:1–11

Jonah, through disobedience

Jonah 1:4–17

Jesus Christ, through betrayal

Matthew 26:3–4, Matthew 26:14–16

Paul, through shipwreck

Acts 27:13–20, Acts 27:42–44