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Matthew 10

Matthew 10:31

Fear God Alone · Matthew 10:26–31
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Translations

Modern
So do not be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows.
Traditional
Fear ye not therefore, ye are of more value than many sparrows.
Literal
Therefore do not be afraid; you are more valuable than many sparrows.
Latin
Nolite ergo timere: multis passeribus meliores estis vos.

Original

Greek
English
So do not be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows.

Notes

Matthew 10:29–31

God cares for every sparrow. So, the disciples of Jesus, who are more valuable, should not fear. God will take care of them.

Matthew 9:35–11:1

Jesus expands his ministry (see Matthew 4:23–9:34) by sending his disciples to other people in Israel (10:5–6). The instructions Jesus gives his disciples (10:5–42) emphasizes missionary work and the opposition and challenges they will encounter.

Events

Parallels

Luke 12:4–7

Glossary

Book of Micah Gospel of Matthew Jesus Christ Persecution Prophecy

Topics

Afflictions and Adversities: Consolation In Birds: Clean: Sparrow Christian Minister: Charge Delivered To Christian Minister: God's Care of Christian Minister: Promises To, Joys of Christian Minister: Responsibility of Commandments: Precepts of Jesus--Explicitly Stated, or Implied in Didactic Discourse Man: More Valuable than Other Creatures Our Worth to God Overcoming Disappointment Righteous: Promises To, Expressed or Implied Significance The Apostles: Warned Against a Timid Profession of Christ The Providence of God: Saints should Trust In Value