Matthew 10:24-31

New American Standard Bible 1995

The Meaning of Discipleship

²⁴ “^(A)A ^[a]disciple is not above his teacher, nor a slave above his master. ²⁵ It is enough for the disciple that he become like his teacher, and the slave like his master. ^(B)If they have called the head of the house ^[b](C)Beelzebul, how much more will they malign the members of his household!

²⁶ “Therefore do not ^(D)fear them, ^(E)for there is nothing concealed that will not be revealed, or hidden that will not be known. ^27 (F)What I tell you in the darkness, speak in the light; and what you hear whispered in your ear, proclaim ^(G)upon the housetops. ²⁸ Do not fear those who kill the body but are unable to kill the soul; but rather ^(H)fear Him who is able to destroy both soul and body in ^[c](I)hell. ^29 (J)Are not two sparrows sold for a ^[d]cent? And yet not one of them will fall to the ground apart from your Father. ³⁰ But ^(K)the very hairs of your head are all numbered. ³¹ So do not fear; ^(L)you are more valuable than many sparrows.