1. Meanwhile, when thousands of the crowd were assembled, so as to trample on one another, He began to say to His disciples first, “Beware of the yeast of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy.
2. For there is nothing covered that will not be revealed, or hidden that will not be known.
3. Therefore what you have said in the darkness will be heard in the light. And what you have whispered in the ear in private rooms will be proclaimed on the housetops.
4. “I say to you, My friends, do not be afraid of those who kill the body, and after that can do no more.
5. But I will warn you whom you shall fear: Fear Him who, after He has killed, has power to cast into hell. Yes, I say to you, fear Him.
6. Are not five sparrows sold for two pennies? Yet not one of them is forgotten by God.
7. Indeed, even the hairs of your head are all numbered. Therefore do not fear. You are more valuable than many sparrows.
8. “I say to you, whoever confesses Me before men, him will the Son of Man also confess before the angels of God.
9. But he who denies Me before men will be denied before the angels of God.
10. And everyone who speaks a word against the Son of Man will be forgiven, but he who blasphemes against the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven.
11. “When they bring you to the synagogues, rulers, and authorities, do not be anxious how you will answer or what you will say.
12. For the Holy Spirit will teach you at that time what you should say.”