Luke 12:6

6 Are not five sparrows sold for two pennies? And not one of them is forgotten in the sight of God.

Luke 12:6 Meaning and Commentary

Luke 12:6

Are not five sparrows sold for two farthings
As two were sold for one farthing, (See Gill on Matthew 10:29); so in buying and selling, where more money is laid out, things are bought cheaper; the Persic version reads, "for two barley corns":

and not one of them is forgotten before God;
a single sparrow, a bird of little value and worth, is taken notice and care of by him; it has its life from him, and is provided for with food by him, and is under his protection; nor does he ever forget it, nor can any thing be done to it, without his permission; it cannot be struck, so as to cause it to fall on the ground, or be taken in a snare, or be killed in any shape, without the knowledge of God: his providence reaches to the minutest creatures and things, and much more then to rational creatures, to men; and still more to his dear children, ministers, and apostles.

Luke 12:6 In-Context

4 "And I tell you, my friends, do not be afraid of those who kill the body, and after these [things] do not have anything more to do.
5 But I will show you whom you should fear: fear the one who has authority, after the killing, to throw [you] into hell! Yes, I tell you, fear this one!
6 Are not five sparrows sold for two pennies? And not one of them is forgotten in the sight of God.
7 But even the hairs of your head are all numbered! Do not be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows.
8 "And I tell you, everyone who acknowledges me before people, the Son of Man also will acknowledge him before the angels of God,
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