Luke 12:6 “Are not five sparrows sold for two pennies? Yet not one of them is for…”

Luke 12:6

Are not five sparrows sold for two pennies? Yet not one of them is forgotten by God.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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

World English Bible

“Aren’t five sparrows sold for two assaria coins ? Not one of them is forgotten by God.

American Standard Version

Are not five sparrows sold for two pence? and not one of them is forgotten in the sight of God.

Geneva Bible 1599

Are not fiue sparowes bought for two farthings, and yet not one of them is forgotten before God?

Darby Translation

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

Young's Literal Translation

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

Bible in Basic English

Are not five sparrows given in exchange for two farthings? and God has every one of them in mind.

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Cross references

“five”

Matthew 10:29

Matthew 10:29 · BSB

Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground apart from the will of your Father.

“and”

Luke 12:24 Psalm 147:9 Luke 12:27 Psalm 50:10 Psalm 50:11 Psalm 113:5

Luke 12:24 · BSB

Consider the ravens: They do not sow or reap, they have no storehouse or barn; yet God feeds them. How much more valuable you are than the birds!

Psalm 147:9 · BSB

He provides food for the animals, and for the young ravens when they call.

Luke 12:27 · BSB

Consider how the lilies grow: They do not labor or spin. Yet I tell you, not even Solomon in all his glory was adorned like one of these.

Psalm 50:10 · BSB

for every beast of the forest is Mine— the cattle on a thousand hills.

Psalm 50:11 · BSB

I know every bird in the mountains, and the creatures of the field are Mine.

Psalm 113:5 · BSB

Who is like the LORD our God, the One enthroned on high?

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

5But I will show you whom you should fear: Fear the One who, after you have been killed, has authority to throw you into hell. Yes, I tell you, fear Him!

7And even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. So do not be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows.

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