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Your Value Defeats Fear
Commentators explain that Jesus uses a powerful 'lesser-to-greater' argument. If God the Father exercises meticulous care over a common sparrow, which has very little value, He will certainly exercise infinitely greater care over you, His child. Your immense value to God is the foundation for overcoming fear, especially in the face of persecution.
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AT Robertson
On Matthew 10:31
Than many sparrows (πολλων στρουθιων). Ablative case of comparison with διαφερετε (our differ).
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 10:31–33
19th Century
Preacher
Do not fear therefore, you are of more value than many sparrows. Whoever therefore shall confess me before men, him will I confess also before …
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 10:31
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 Calvin
On Matthew 10:31
16th Century
Theologian
You are of more value. This is true in general of all people, for the sparrows were created for their advantage. But this discour…
John Gill
On Matthew 10:31
17th Century
Pastor
Fear you not therefore
Neither be afraid of men, nor distrust the providence of God; for if that reaches to the mean…
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…