Matthew 10:26-33

New Century Version

Fear God, Not People

²⁶ “So don’t be afraid of those people, because everything that is hidden will be shown. Everything that is secret will be made known. ²⁷ I tell you these things in the dark, but I want you to tell them in the light. What you hear whispered in your ear you should shout from the housetops. ²⁸ Don’t be afraid of people, who can kill the body but cannot kill the soul. The only one you should fear is the one who can destroy the soul and the body in hell. ²⁹ Two sparrows cost only a penny, but not even one of them can die without your Father’s knowing it. ³⁰ God even knows how many hairs are on your head. ³¹ So don’t be afraid. You are worth much more than many sparrows.

Tell People About Your Faith

³² “All those who stand before others and say they believe in me, I will say before my Father in heaven that they belong to me. ³³ But all who stand before others and say they do not believe in me, I will say before my Father in heaven that they do not belong to me.