Luke 12:6 nasb — "Are not five sparrows sold for two cents? Yet not one of them is forgotten before God.

NASB

""Are not five sparrows sold for two cents? Yet not one of them is forgotten before God."

— Luke 12:6, NASB

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Luke 12 — Context

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"Accordingly, whatever you have said in the dark will be heard in the light, and what you have whispered in the inner rooms will be proclaimed upon the housetops.

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"I say to you, My friends, do not be afraid of those who kill the body and after that have no more that they can do.

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"But I will warn you whom to fear: fear the One who, after He has killed, has authority to cast into hell; yes, I tell you, fear Him!

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"Are not five sparrows sold for two cents? Yet not one of them is forgotten before God.

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"Indeed, the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Do not fear; you are more valuable than many sparrows.

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"And I say to you, everyone who confesses Me before men, the Son of Man will confess him also before the angels of God;

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but he who denies Me before men will be denied before the angels of God.

Luke 12:6 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 12:6 say?
Luke 12:6 in the NASB reads: “"Are not five sparrows sold for two cents? Yet not one of them is forgotten before God.”
Where is Luke 12:6 in the Bible?
Luke 12:6 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 12, verse 6.
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 12:6.
What translation should I read Luke 12:6 in?
Luke 12:6 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 12:6?
Luke 12:6 reads (NASB): “"Are not five sparrows sold for two cents? Yet not one of them is forgotten before God.” 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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