Luke 12:4

Easy To Read Version

Then Jesus said to the people, “I tell you, my friends, don’t be afraid of people. People can kill the body, but after that they can do nothing more to hurt you.

Cross References

Proverbs 29:25

Fear is like a trap. But if you trust in the Lord, you will be safe.

Isaiah 41:8

\{The Lord says\}:

Jeremiah 1:17

“As for you, Jeremiah, get ready.\par Stand up and speak to the people.\par Tell them everything that I tell you to say.\par Don’t be afraid of the people.\par If you are afraid of the people,\par then I will give you good reason\par to be afraid of them.\par

Jeremiah 1:8

Don’t be afraid of anyone.\par I am with you,\par and I will protect you.”\par This message is from the Lord.\par

Ezekiel 2:6

“Son of man, {\cf2\super [14]} don’t be afraid of those people. Don’t be afraid of the things they say. It is true, they will turn against you and try to hurt you. They will be like thorns. You will think you are living with scorpions. {\cf2\super [15]} But don’t be afraid of the things they say. They are a rebellious people. But don’t be afraid of them.

Matthew 10:28

Don’t be afraid of people. They can only kill the body. They cannot kill the soul. The only one you should fear is the One (God) that can destroy the body and the soul. He can send the body and the soul to hell.

John 15:13

The greatest love a person can show is to die for his friends.

Acts 20:24

I don’t care about my own life. The most important thing is that I finish my work. I want to finish the work that the Lord Jesus gave me to do—to tell people the Good News about God’s grace (kindness).

Acts 4:13

The Jewish leaders understood that Peter and John had no special training or education. But the leaders also saw that Peter and John were not afraid to speak. So the leaders were amazed. Then they realized that Peter and John had been with Jesus.

Philippians 1:28

And you will not be afraid of those people who are against you. All of these things are proof from God that you are being saved and that your enemies will be lost.

James 2:23

This shows the full meaning of the Scripture {\cf2\super [13]} that says: “Abraham believed God. And God accepted Abraham’s faith. That faith made Abraham right with God.” {\cf2\super [14]} Abraham was called “God’s friend.” {\cf2\super [15]}

1 Peter 3:14

But you may suffer for doing right. If that happens, then you are blessed (happy). “Don’t be afraid of those people \{that make you suffer\}; don’t be worried.” {\cf2\super [25]}

Revelation 2:10

Don’t be afraid of the things that will happen to you. I tell you, the devil will put some of you in prison. He will do this to test you. You will suffer for ten days. But be faithful, even if you have to die. If you continue faithful, then I will give you the crown of life.