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Matthew 10:26-33

Worth More Than Many Sparrows

The Twelve Sent Out · Matthew 10

Story guide: Jesus calls his followers to speak openly and anchors courage in the Father’s detailed care.

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26Therefore, do not fear them, for nothing is covered that will not be revealed, and hidden that will not be made known.

27What I tell you in the darkness, say in the light; and what you hear in your ear, proclaim on the housetops.

28And do not fear those who kill the body but are not able to kill the soul. Rather, fear the one who is able to destroy both soul and body in Gehenna.

29Are not two sparrows sold for an assarion? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground apart from your Father.

30But even the hairs of your head are all numbered.

31Therefore, do not be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows.

32Therefore everyone who acknowledges me before people, I also will acknowledge him before my Father who is in heaven.

33But whoever denies me before men, I also will deny him before my Father who is in heaven.

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