Matthew 10:31 kjv — Fear ye not therefore, ye are of more value than many sparrows.

King James Version

"Fear ye not therefore, ye are of more value than many sparrows."

— Matthew 10:31, King James Version

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Matthew 10 — Context

28

And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.

29

Are not two sparrows sold for a farthing? and one of them shall not fall on the ground without your Father.

30

But the very hairs of your head are all numbered.

31

Fear ye not therefore, ye are of more value than many sparrows.

32

Whosoever therefore shall confess me before men, him will I confess also before my Father which is in heaven.

33

But whosoever shall deny me before men, him will I also deny before my Father which is in heaven.

34

Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword.

Matthew 10:31 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 10:31 say?
Matthew 10:31 in the King James Version reads: “Fear ye not therefore, ye are of more value than many sparrows.”
Where is Matthew 10:31 in the Bible?
Matthew 10:31 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 10, verse 31.
Who wrote Matthew?
Matthew is traditionally attributed to Matthew (Levi), tax-collector turned apostle. It was written c. AD 50–70.
What is the book of Matthew about?
Matthew presents Jesus as the long-awaited Jewish Messiah — son of David, son of Abraham, fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets. Structured around five great teaching blocks including the Sermon on the Mount, it ends with the risen King commissioning his disciples to make disciples of all nations.
What are the major themes of Matthew?
Matthew explores themes including Kingdom of Heaven, Messiah, Fulfillment, Discipleship, Great Commission. These themes shape the meaning and context of Matthew 10:31.
What translation should I read Matthew 10:31 in?
Matthew 10:31 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 Matthew 10:31?
Matthew 10:31 reads (KJV): “Fear ye not therefore, ye are of more value than many sparrows.” 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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