Two sparrows (δυο στρουθια). Diminutive of στρουθος and means any small bird, sparrows in particular. They are sold today in the m…

Are not two sparrows, etc. He encourages them not to fear by two striking considerations: first, that God took care of sparrows, the small…

Are not two sparrows sold for a farthing?—The coin mentioned here is not the same as the “farthing” of Mark 12:42. The word there is k…

And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in he…

St. John Chrysostom: Having set aside the fear of death, so that the Apostles would not think they were deserted by God if the…

The third reason for not being afraid is an a fortiori argument : If God’s providence is so all-embracing that not even a sparrow drops from the sk…

Are not two sparrows sold for a farthing? Christ proceeds further, as I have already hinted, and declares that tyrants, whatever their mad…

Are not two sparrows sold for a farthing?
&c.] A farthing, with the Jews, was a very small coin; according to th…

Our Lord warned his disciples to prepare for persecution. They were to avoid all things which gave an advantage to their enemies, all meddling with…

The Lord instructed the Apostles concerning their office and their nece ary means of livelihood; but now He instructs them concerning their imminen…