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Luke 12:4

FearCourage and strengthFriendship

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 proclaimed upon the housetops.

And I say unto you my friends, Be not afraid of them that kill the body, and after that have no more that they can do.

5 But I will forewarn you whom ye shall fear: Fear him, which after he hath killed hath power to cast into hell; yea, I say unto you, Fear him.

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

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BSB
I tell you, My friends, do not be afraid of those who kill the body and after that can do no more.
KJV
And I say unto you my friends, Be not afraid of them that kill the body, and after that have no more that they can do.
WEB
“I tell you, my friends, don’t be afraid of those who kill the body, and after that have no more that they can do.
ASV
And I say unto you my friends, Be not afraid of them that kill the body, and after that have no more that they can do.
DARBY
But I say to you, my friends, Fear not those who kill the body and after this have no more that they can do.
BLB
And I say to you⁺, My friends, you⁺ should not be afraid of those killing the body and after these things not having anything more to do.
ÅB
Men jeg sier til dere, mine venner: Frykt ikke for dem som slår legemet ihjel og deretter ikke kan gjøre mere;
OTB
“Jeg sier til dere, mine venner, frykt ikke dem som dreper kroppen og deretter ikke kan gjøre mer.
B1930
Men jeg sier til eder, mine venner: Frykt ikke for dem som slår legemet ihjel og derefter ikke kan gjøre mere;

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Cross references

  • Matthew 10:28

    And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.

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  • Jeremiah 1:8

    Be not afraid of their faces: for I am with thee to deliver thee, saith the LORD.

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  • Revelation 2:10

    Fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer: behold, the devil shall cast some of you into prison, that ye may be tried; and ye shall have tribulation ten days: be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life.

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  • Philippians 1:28

    And in nothing terrified by your adversaries: which is to them an evident token of perdition, but to you of salvation, and that of God.

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  • 1 Peter 3:14

    But and if ye suffer for righteousness’ sake, happy are ye: and be not afraid of their terror, neither be troubled;

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  • Isaiah 51:7–13

    Hearken unto me, ye that know righteousness, the people in whose heart is my law; fear ye not the reproach of men, neither be ye afraid of their revilings.

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  • Daniel 3:16–17

    Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego, answered and said to the king, O Nebuchadnezzar, we are not careful to answer thee in this matter.

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  • James 2:23

    And the scripture was fulfilled which saith, Abraham believed God, and it was imputed unto him for righteousness: and he was called the Friend of God.

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