24. A disciple is not above his teacher, nor is a servant or slave above his master.
25. It is sufficient for the disciple to be like his teacher, and the servant or slave like his master. If they have called the Master of the house Beelzebub [master of the dwelling], how much more will they speak evil of those of His household. [II Kings 1:2.]
26. So have no fear of them; for nothing is concealed that will not be revealed, or kept secret that will not become known.
27. What I say to you in the dark, tell in the light; and what you hear whispered in the ear, proclaim upon the housetops.
28. And do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul; but rather be afraid of Him who can destroy both soul and body in hell (Gehenna).
29. Are not two little sparrows sold for a penny? And yet not one of them will fall to the ground without your Father's leave (consent) and notice.
30. But even the very hairs of your head are all numbered.
31. Fear not, then; you are of more value than many sparrows.
32. Therefore, everyone who acknowledges Me before men and confesses Me [out of a state of oneness with Me], I will also acknowledge him before My Father Who is in heaven and confess [that I am abiding in] him.
33. But whoever denies and disowns Me before men, I also will deny and disown him before My Father Who is in heaven.
34. Do not think that I have come to bring peace upon the earth; I have not come to bring peace, but a sword.