en_tn/luk/12/06.md

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  • Jesus continues to speak to his disciples.
  • Are not five sparrows sold for two small coins? - This is a rhetorical question. (See: en:ta:vol1: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).
  • 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"