Luke 12:4

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

My friends, don't be afraid of people. They can kill you, but after that, there is nothing else they can do.

Cross References

Proverbs 29:25

Don't fall into the trap of being a coward— trust the LORD, and you will be safe.

Song of Solomon 5:1

My bride, my very own, I come to my garden and enjoy its spices. I eat my honeycomb and honey; I drink my wine and milk. Eat and drink until you are drunk with love.

Song of Solomon 5:16

His kisses are sweet. I desire him so much! Young women of Jerusalem, he is my lover and friend.

Isaiah 41:8

Israel, you are my servant. I chose you, the family of my friend Abraham.

Jeremiah 1:17

Jeremiah, get ready! Go and tell the people what I command you to say. Don't be frightened by them, or I will make you terrified while they watch.

Jeremiah 1:8

I promise to be with you and keep you safe, so don't be afraid.”

Ezekiel 2:6

Don't be afraid of them or of anything they say. You may think you're in the middle of thorn bushes or scorpions. But be brave

Matthew 10:28

Don't be afraid of people. They can kill you, but they cannot harm your soul. Instead, you should fear God who can destroy both your body and your soul in hell.

John 15:13

The greatest way to show love for friends is to die for them.

Acts 20:24

But I don't care what happens to me, as long as I finish the work that the Lord Jesus gave me to do. And that work is to tell the good news about God's great kindness.

Acts 4:13

The officials were amazed to see how brave Peter and John were, and they knew that these two apostles were only ordinary men and not well educated. The officials were certain that these men had been with Jesus.

Philippians 1:28

Be brave when you face your enemies. Your courage will show them that they are going to be destroyed, and it will show you that you will be saved. God will make all this happen,

James 2:23

This is what the Scriptures mean by saying, “Abraham had faith in God, and God was pleased with him.” That's how Abraham became God's friend.

1 Peter 3:14

Even if you have to suffer for doing good things, God will bless you. So stop being afraid and don't worry about what people might do.

Revelation 2:10

Don't worry about what you will suffer. The devil will throw some of you into jail, and you will be tested and made to suffer for ten days. But if you are faithful until you die, I will reward you with a glorious life.