Than many sparrows (πολλων στρουθιων). Ablative case of comparison with διαφερετε (our differ).

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…

You are of more value. This is true in general of all people, for the sparrows were created for their advantage. But this discour…

Fear you not therefore
Neither be afraid of men, nor distrust the providence of God; for if that reaches to the mean…

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…