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And I say unto you my friends, Be not afraid of them that kill the body, and after that have no ° more that they can do.

But I will forewarn you whom ye shall fear: Fear him, which after he hath killed hath power to cast into hell; yea, I say unto you, Fear him.

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

But even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not therefore: ye are of more value than many sparrows.

New Defender's Study Bible Notes

Luke 12:6

12:6 two farthings. See note on Matthew 10:29. Today the value of “two farthings” would be perhaps fifty cents. Also see note on Matthew 5:26.

Luke 12:7

12:7 more value. The lesson of Job 38–39 is relevant. These chapters describe in detail the providential care of God for His animal creation. Job was concerned that God had forgotten him, but God had reasons for permitting Job’s sufferings of which Job was unaware. No matter what problems may come, we may be confident that God cares and is in control (Romans 8:28).

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