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Jesus continues to speak to his disciples.
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## Are not five sparrows sold for two small coins? ##
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This is a rhetorical question. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]]). It can also be translated as "Think about sparrows. They have so little value that you can buy five of them for only two small coins" (UDB).
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## sparrows ##
Sparrows are very small, seed eating birds.
## not one of the is forgotten in the sight of God ##
"God never forgets any of them!" (UDB) or "God never neglects to care for any sparrow!"
## even the hairs of your head are numbered ##
"God knows even how many hairs are on your head"
## Do not fear ##
"Do not be afraid of people" or "So do not be afraid of people who could hurt you"
## You are more valuable than many sparrows ##
"God values you more than many sparrows"