Luke 12:6

Are not five sparrows given in exchange for two farthings? and God has every one of them in mind.

Bible in Basic English

In The King James Version

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

In Context

5But I will make clear to you of whom you are to be in fear: of him who after death has power to send you to hell; yes, truly I say, Have fear of him.

7But even the hairs of your head are numbered. Have no fear: you are of more value than a flock of sparrows.

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Cross References

Psalms 113:5Who is like the Lord our God, who is seated on high,

Psalms 147:9He gives food to every beast, and to the young ravens in answer to their cry.

Luke 12:24Give thought to the ravens; they do not put seeds into the earth, or get together grain; they have no store-houses or buildings; and God gives them their food: of how much greater value are you than the birds!

Matthew Henry on Luke 12:2-13

Christ's Charge to His Apostles. 1 In the mean time, when there were gathered together an innumerable multitude of people, insomuch that they trode one upon another, he began to say unto his disciples first of all, Beware ye of the leaven of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy. 2 For there is nothing covered, that shall not be revealed; neither hid, that shall not be known. 3 Therefore whatsoever ye have spoken in darkness shall be heard in the light; and that which ye have spoken in the ear in closets shall be… Read the whole commentary →

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