Matthew 10:26-31
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Fear God, Not People(A)
26 “So don’t be afraid of those people. Everything that is hidden will be shown. Everything that is secret will be made known. 27 I tell you all this secretly,[a] but I want you to tell it publicly.[b] Whatever I tell you privately,[c] you should shout for everyone to hear.[d]
28 “Don’t be afraid of people. They can kill the body, but they cannot kill the soul. The only one you should fear is God, the one who can send the body and the soul to be destroyed in hell. 29 When birds are sold, two small birds cost only a penny. But not even one of those little birds can die without your Father knowing it. 30 God even knows how many hairs are on your head. 31 So don’t be afraid. You are worth more than a whole flock of birds.
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- Matthew 10:27 secretly Literally, “in the dark.”
- Matthew 10:27 publicly Literally, “in the light.”
- Matthew 10:27 privately Literally, “in the ear.”
- Matthew 10:27 for everyone to hear Literally, “on the housetops.”
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