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1 In the mean time thousands of people being gather'd about him, so as to trample upon one another, he first address'd himself thus to his disciples, beware of the corrupt doctrine of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy. 2 for there is nothing conceal'd, which shall not be disclos'd; nothing secret, which shall not be made publick. 3 whatever you have utter'd in the dark, shall be brought to light: and what you have whisper'd in a closet, shall be proclaim'd upon the house top. 4 As for you, my friends, be not afraid of those, who can kill the body, and after that can effect nothing more. 5 but I will inform you whom you should fear: fear him, who after he has kill'd, has power to precipitate into hell; yes, I advise you, fear him. 6 are not five sparrows sold for two pence? however the divine providence extends to each of them. 7 nay, the very hairs of your head can't fall without being number'd: be not then afraid; there is no comparison between you and sparrows. Luke 12:1-7, Mace New Testament. Public domain.
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