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Luke 12:6

Protection and safetyGod's loveWorry and anxiety

4 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.

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

7 But even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not therefore: ye are of more value than many sparrows.

8 Also I say unto you, Whosoever shall confess me before men, him shall the Son of man also confess before the angels of God:

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BSB
Are not five sparrows sold for two pennies? Yet not one of them is forgotten by God.
KJV
Are not five sparrows sold for two farthings, and not one of them is forgotten before God?
WEB
“Aren’t five sparrows sold for two assaria coins ? Not one of them is forgotten by God.
ASV
Are not five sparrows sold for two pence? and not one of them is forgotten in the sight of God.
DARBY
Are not five sparrows sold for two assaria? and one of them is not forgotten before God.
BLB
Are not five sparrows sold for two assaria? And not one of them is forgotten before God.
ÅB
Selges ikke fem spurver for to øre? Og ikke én av dem er glemt hos Gud.
OTB
Selges ikke fem spurver for to øre? Likevel er ikke en av dem glemt for Gud.
B1930
Selges ikke fem spurver for to øre? Og ikke én av dem er glemt hos Gud.

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