Matthew 10:31-33

10:31 So do not be afraid; ¹  you are more valuable than many sparrows.

10:32 “Whoever, then, acknowledges ²  me before people, I will acknowledge ³  before my Father in heaven. 10:33 But whoever denies me before people, I will deny him also before my Father in heaven.

[10:31]  ¹ sn Do not be afraid. One should respect and show reverence to God, but need not fear his tender care.

[10:32]  ² tn Or “confesses.”

[10:32]  ³ tn Grk “I will acknowledge him also.”