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Luke 12:6 Cross-References
Explore 7 cross-references for Luke 12:6 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Luke chapter 12 verse 6 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Are not five sparrows sold for two farthings, and not one of them is forgotten before God?”
Luke 12:6 (KJV)
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Commentary on Luke 12:6
Are not five sparrows sold for two farthings, and not one of them is forgotten before God?—Jesus shifts from God's power to judge to God's care for the insignificant. The rhetorical question expects the answer "yes." Five sparrows (strouthia pente, στρουθία πέντε) sold for two farthings (ἀσσαρίων δύο, two assaria—the smallest Roman copper coins) illustrates minimal economic value. Sparrows were the cheapest available meat for the poor. Matthew 10:29 mentions two sparrows for one farthing; here five for two suggests the fifth was thrown in free—utterly worthless. Yet not one of them is forgotte...
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Cross-References for Luke 12:6
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“they don't reap”
“and for the young ravens when they call.”
“The eyes of all wait upon thee; and thou givest them their meat in due season.”
“and the livestock on a thousand hills.”
“our God”
“how they grow. They don't toil”