1 In the mean time, when there were gathered together an innumerable multitude of people, 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 For there is nothing covered, that shall not be revealed; neither hid, that shall not be known.
3 Therefore whatsoever ye have spoken in darkness shall be heard in the light; and that which ye have spoken in the ear in closets shall be proclaimed upon the housetops.
4 And I say unto you my friends, Be not afraid of them that kill the body, and after that have no more that they can do.
5 But I will forewarn 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 before God?
7 But even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not therefore; ye are of more value than many sparrows.
COMMENTARY: 12:1-2 Hypocrisy, piety just for the sake of appearance, is futile; for even hidden motives will one day be laid bare by God. 12:4 The body's death is not the end of a person's life. 12:5 God is the One with this power (James 3:12). 12:6-7 God is not only to be feared (v.5), He also cares for and tenderly watches over the life of each of His children.
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