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God's Care is Meticulous
Commentators explain that Jesus uses the image of numbered hairs to show God's care isn't general or distant, but incredibly personal and detailed. He is aware of and governs even the most insignificant aspects of your life. This intimate knowledge is meant to be a profound comfort, assuring you that nothing about you escapes your Father's loving attention.
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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 10:30
18th Century
Theologian
The hairs—are all numbered. That is, each one has occupied God's care and attention. He has fixed their number; and though they are of sma…
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 10:28–31
19th Century
Preacher
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…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 10:30
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 …
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John Gill
On Matthew 10:30
17th Century
Pastor
But the very hairs of your head are all numbered .
] A proverbial expression, showing the perfect knowledge God has,…
Matthew Henry
On Matthew 10:16–42
17th Century
Minister
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…
Thomas Aquinas
On Matthew 10:16–42
13th Century
Philosopher
The Lord instructed the Apostles concerning their office and their necessary means of livelihood; but now He instructs them concerning their immine…