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1 In the meantime, a crowd of many thousands had gathered, so that they were trampling one another. Jesus began to speak first to His disciples (pupils): “Beware of the leaven of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy. 2 There is nothing concealed that will not be disclosed (uncovered), and nothing hidden that will not be made known. 3 What you⁺ have spoken in the dark will be heard in the daylight, and what you⁺ have whispered in the inner rooms will be proclaimed from the housetops. 4 I tell you⁺, My friends, do not be afraid of those who kill the body and after that can do no more. 5 But I will show you⁺ whom you⁺ should fear: Fear the One who, after you have been killed, has authority to throw you into hell {Gehenna}. Yes, I tell you⁺, fear Him! 6 Are not five sparrows sold for two pennies \two assaria/? Yet not one of them is forgotten by God {Theou}. 7 And even the very hairs of your⁺ head are all numbered. So do not be afraid; you⁺ are worth more than many sparrows. 8 I tell you⁺, everyone who confesses Me before men, the Son of Man will also confess him before the angels (messengers) of God {Theou}. 9 But whoever denies Me before men will be denied before the angels (messengers) of God {Theou}. 10 And everyone who speaks a word against the Son of Man will be forgiven, but whoever blasphemes against the Holy Spirit {Hagion Pneuma} will not be forgiven. 11 When you⁺ are brought before synagogues, rulers, and authorities, do not worry about how to defend yourselves or what to say. 12 For at that time the Holy Spirit {Hagion Pneuma} will teach {didaxei} you⁺ what you should say. 13 Someone in the crowd said to Him, “Teacher {Didaskale}, tell my brother to divide the inheritance with me. 14 But Jesus replied, “Man, who appointed Me judge or executor between you⁺? Luke 12:1-14, Berean Annotated Bible. Public domain.
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