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And when great multitudes stood about him, so that they trod one upon another, he began to say to his disciples: Beware ye of the leaven of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy.
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For there is nothing covered that shall not be revealed: nor hidden that shall not be known.
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For whatsoever things you have spoken in darkness shall be published in the light: and that which you have spoken in the ear in the chambers shall be preached on the housetops.
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And I say to you, my friends: Be not afraid of them who kill the body and after that have no more that they can do.
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But I will shew you whom you shall fear: Fear ye him who, after he hath killed, hath power to cast into hell. Yea, I say to you: Fear him.
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Are not five sparrows sold for two farthings, and not one of them is forgotten before God?
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Yea, the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not therefore: you are of more value than many sparrows.
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And I say to you: Whosoever shall confess me before men, him shall the Son of man also confess before the angels of God.