1. As thousands of people crowded around Jesus and were stepping on each other, he told his disciples:Be sure to guard against the dishonest teaching of the Pharisees! It is their way of fooling people.
2. Everything that is hidden will be found out, and every secret will be known.
3. Whatever you say in the dark will be heard when it is day. Whatever you whisper in a closed room will be shouted from the housetops.
4. My friends, don't be afraid of people. They can kill you, but after that, there is nothing else they can do.
5. God is the one you must fear. Not only can he take your life, but he can throw you into hell. God is certainly the one you should fear!
6. Five sparrows are sold for just two pennies, but God doesn't forget a single one of them.
7. Even the hairs on your head are counted. So don't be afraid! You are worth much more than many sparrows.