^{6 Ref} "Aren't five sparrows sold for two assaria coins{An assarion was a small copper coin worth about an hour's wages for an agricultural laborer.}? Not one of them is forgotten by God.

^{7 Ref} But the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Therefore don't be afraid. You are of more value than many sparrows.

^{8 Ref} "I tell you, everyone who confesses me before men, him will the Son of Man also confess before the angels of God;