1. In the mean time, when the many thousands of the multitude were gathered together, 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. But there is nothing covered up, that shall not be revealed: and hid, that shall not be known.
3. Wherefore whatsoever ye have said in the darkness shall be heard in the light; and what ye have spoken in the ear in the inner chambers shall be proclaimed upon the housetops.
4. And I say unto you my friends, Be not afraid of them which kill the body, and after that have no more that they can do.
5. But I will warn 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 in the sight of God.
7. But the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not: ye are of more value than many sparrows.
8. And I say unto you, Every one who shall confess me before men, him shall the Son of man also confess before the angels of God: