Matthew 10:31
Therefore, al taarotz (do not be afraid)! You are of more value than many sparrows!
Orthodox Jewish Bible
In The King James Version
Fear ye not therefore, ye are of more value than many sparrows.
In Context
30But, as far as you are concerned, even the hairs of your rosh have been inventoried.
Cross References
Psalms 8:5What is enosh (mankind), that Thou art mindful of him? 1 And the ben adam, that Thou visitest him? 1
Matthew 12:11But Rebbe, Melech HaMoshiach said to them, What man will there be among you, who owns a keves (lamb), and if it falls into a pit on Shabbos, will not take hold of it and lift it out?
1 Corinthians 9:9For, in the Torah of Moshe + 9:9 Rabbenu it has been written, LO TACHSOM SHOR BEDISHO (You shall not muzzle an ox treading grain). + 9:9 Dt 25:4 Surely it is not for oxen that Hashem is concerned.
Matthew Henry on Matthew 10:17-42
Instructions to the Apostles. 16 Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves. 17 But beware of men: for they will deliver you up to the councils, and they will scourge you in their synagogues; 18 And ye shall be brought before governors and kings for my sake, for a testimony against them and the Gentiles. 19 But when they deliver you up, take no thought how or what ye shall speak: for it shall be given you in that same hour what ye shall speak.… Read the whole commentary →