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Matthew 10:29-31
29 Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? [1] And not one of them will fall to the ground apart from your Father. 30 But m even the hairs of your head are all numbered. 31 Fear not, therefore; n you are of more value than many sparrows.
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- [1] 10:29 Greek assarion, Roman copper coin (Latin quadrans) worth about 1/16 of a denarius (which was a day's wage for a laborer)
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Matt. 10:1–42 The Authoritative Mission of the Messiah's Messengers. This second major discourse of Jesus (see Introduction: Key Themes; Literary Features) focuses on the disciples' mission to Israel (vv. 1–15), preparation for a worldwide mission among the Gentiles (vv. 16–23), and characteristics that Jesus' disciples will need to embody as they carry out that mission (vv. 24–42).
Matt. 10:24–42 Characteristics of Missionary Disciples. These characteristics are to guide all disciples as they carry out Jesus' mission to the world.
Matt. 10:29 Sparrows were customarily thought of as the smallest of creatures, and the penny was one of the least valuable Roman coins (cf. 5:26). apart from your Father. God is sovereign over even the most insignificant events.
Matt. 10:30–31 Fear not, therefore. Since the heavenly Father gives constant sovereign supervision even to seemingly insignificant creatures, surely he will also care for his disciples in their mission to proclaim the good news of the kingdom. more value. See note on 6:26.
