Luke 12:6

Modern

Are not five sparrows sold for two pennies? Yet not one of them is forgotten by God.

Traditional

Are not five sparrows sold for two farthings, and not one of them is forgotten before God?

Literal

Are not five sparrows sold for two assaria? And not one of them is forgotten before God.

Latin

Nonne quinque passeres veneunt dipondio, et unus ex illis non est in oblivione coram Deo?

Greek

English

Are not five sparrows sold for two pennies? Yet not one of them is forgotten by God.

Each of the two pennies was worth about half an hour of work for a person who earned a living by working day jobs.

Luke 12:24
Consider the ravens: They do not sow or reap, they have no storehouse or barn; yet God feeds them. How much more valuable you are than the birds!
Psalm 145:15–16
The eyes of all look to You, and You give them their food in season.
Psalm 147:9
He provides food for the animals, and for the young ravens when they call.
Matthew 10:29
Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground apart from the will of your Father.
Psalm 50:10–11
…for every beast of the forest is Mine—the cattle on a thousand hills.
Psalm 113:5–6
Who is like the LORD our God, the One enthroned on high?
Luke 12:27
Consider how the lilies grow: They do not labor or spin. Yet I tell you, not even Solomon in all his glory was adorned like one of these.