Matthew 10:31
Then be not in fear—than many sparrows, better are, ye!
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
In The King James Version
Fear ye not therefore, ye are of more value than many sparrows.
In Context
30But, even the hairs of, your, head, have all been numbered.
Cross References
Psalms 8:5That thou shouldst make him little less than messengers of God, with glory and honour, shouldst crown him?
Matthew 12:11And said unto them, What man, from among yourselves, [shall there be],—Who shall have one sheep, and, if this should fall, on the sabbath, into a pit, will not lay hold of it, and raise it?
1 Corinthians 9:9For, in the law of Moses, it is written—Thou shalt not muzzle an ox when it is treading out the corn:—Is it, for the oxen, God is caring?
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 →