5. I will show you the one to fear. Fear the one who has the power to kill you and also to throw you into hell. Yes, this is the one you should fear.
6. “Five sparrows are sold for only two pennies, and God does not forget any of them.
7. But God even knows how many hairs you have on your head. Don’t be afraid. You are worth much more than many sparrows.
8. “I tell you, all those who stand before others and say they believe in me, I, the Son of Man, will say before the angels of God that they belong to me.
9. But all who stand before others and say they do not believe in me, I will say before the angels of God that they do not belong to me.
10. “Anyone who speaks against the Son of Man can be forgiven, but anyone who speaks against the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven.
11. “When you are brought into the synagogues before the leaders and other powerful people, don’t worry about how to defend yourself or what to say.
12. At that time the Holy Spirit will teach you what you must say.”