Luke 12:1-9 ▼

1 Meanwhile, the people had gathered by the thousands and were trampling on one another. Jesus began to speak first to his disciples. |Watch out for the yeast—that is, the hypocrisy—of the Pharisees!

2 There is nothing covered up that won't be exposed and nothing secret that won't be made known.

3 Therefore, what you have said in darkness will be heard in the daylight, and what you have whispered in private rooms will be shouted from the housetops.|

4 |But I tell you, my friends, never be afraid of those who kill the body and after that can't do anything more.

5 I'll show you the one you should be afraid of. Be afraid of the one who has the authority to throw you into hell after killing you. Yes, I tell you, be afraid of him!

6 |Five sparrows are sold for two pennies, aren't they? Yet not one of them is forgotten by God.

7 Why, even all the hairs on your head have been counted! Stop being afraid. You are worth more than a bunch of sparrows.|

8 |But I tell you, the Son of Man will acknowledge before God's angels everyone who acknowledges me before people.

9 But whoever denies me before people will be denied before God's angels.