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What does Matthew 10:31 mean?

"Therefore don’t be afraid. You are of more value than many sparrows."

— Matthew 10:31 (World English Bible)

Surrounding context

28

Don’t be afraid of those who kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul. Rather, fear him who is able to destroy both soul and body in Gehenna.

29

“Aren’t two sparrows sold for an assarion coin? Not one of them falls on the ground apart from your Father’s will,

30

but the very hairs of your head are all numbered.

31

Therefore don’t be afraid. You are of more value than many sparrows.

32

Everyone therefore who confesses me before men, him I will also confess before my Father who is in heaven.

33

But whoever denies me before men, him I will also deny before my Father who is in heaven.

34

“Don’t think that I came to send peace on the earth. I didn’t come to send peace, but a sword.

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