Luke 12:4 kjva — And I say unto you my friends, Be not afraid of them that kill the body, and after that have no more that they can do.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"And I say unto you my friends, Be not afraid of them that kill the body, and after that have no more that they can do."

— Luke 12:4, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Luke 12 — Context

1

In the mean time, when there were gathered together an innumerable multitude of people, insomuch that they trode one upon another, he began to say unto his disciples first of all, Beware ye of the leaven of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy.

2

For there is nothing covered, that shall not be revealed; neither hid, that shall not be known.

3

Therefore whatsoever ye have spoken in darkness shall be heard in the light; and that which ye have spoken in the ear in closets shall be proclaimed upon the housetops.

4

And I say unto you my friends, Be not afraid of them that kill the body, and after that have no more that they can do.

5

But I will forewarn you whom ye shall fear: Fear him, which after he hath killed hath power to cast into hell; yea, I say unto you, Fear him.

6

Are not five sparrows sold for two farthings, and not one of them is forgotten before God?

7

But even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not therefore: ye are of more value than many sparrows.

Luke 12:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 12:4 say?
Luke 12:4 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “And I say unto you my friends, Be not afraid of them that kill the body, and after that have no more that they can do.”
Where is Luke 12:4 in the Bible?
Luke 12:4 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 12, verse 4.
Who wrote Luke?
Luke is traditionally attributed to Luke the physician, companion of Paul. It was written c. AD 60–62.
What is the book of Luke about?
Luke writes "an orderly account" of Jesus' life from a careful historian's pen, with special attention to the poor, the outsider, women, prayer, and the Holy Spirit. From the angelic announcements at the beginning to the Emmaus road at the end, Luke shows Jesus as the Savior of the world.
What are the major themes of Luke?
Luke explores themes including Salvation for All, Holy Spirit, Prayer, Compassion, Joy. These themes shape the meaning and context of Luke 12:4.
What translation should I read Luke 12:4 in?
Luke 12:4 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Luke 12:4?
Luke 12:4 reads (KJVA): “And I say unto you my friends, Be not afraid of them that kill the body, and after that have no more that they can do.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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