Luke 12:4

New American Standard Bible 2020

“Now I say to you, My friends, do not be afraid of those who kill the body, and after that have nothing more that they can do.

Cross References

Proverbs 29:25

The fear of man brings a snare, But one who trusts in the Lord will be protected.

Song of Solomon 5:1

“I have come into my garden, my sister, my bride; I have gathered my myrrh along with my balsam. I have eaten my honeycomb with my honey; I have drunk my wine with my milk. Eat, friends; Drink and drink deeply, lovers.”

Song of Solomon 5:16

“His mouth is full of sweetness. And he is wholly desirable. This is my beloved and this is my friend, You daughters of Jerusalem.”

Isaiah 41:8

“But you, Israel, My servant, Jacob whom I have chosen, Descendant of Abraham My friend,

Jeremiah 1:17

Now, belt your garment around your waist and arise, and speak to them all that I command you. Do not be dismayed before them, or I will make you dismayed before them.

Jeremiah 1:8

“Do not be afraid of them, For I am with you to save you,” declares the Lord.

Jeremiah 41:18

because of the Chaldeans; for they were afraid of them, since Ishmael the son of Nethaniah had struck and killed Gedaliah the son of Ahikam, whom the king of Babylon had appointed over the land.

Ezekiel 2:6

And as for you, son of man, you are not to fear them nor fear their words, though thistles and thorns are with you and you sit on scorpions; you are not to fear their words nor be dismayed at their presence, since they are a rebellious house.

Matthew 10:28

And do not be afraid of those who kill the body but are unable to kill the soul; but rather fear Him who is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.

John 15:13

Greater love has no one than this, that a person will lay down his life for his friends.

Acts 20:24

But I do not consider my life of any account as dear to myself, so that I may finish my course and the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify solemnly of the gospel of God’s grace.

Acts 4:13

Now as they observed the confidence of Peter and John and understood that they were uneducated and untrained men, they were amazed, and began to recognize them as having been with Jesus.

Philippians 1:28

and in no way alarmed by your opponents—which is a sign of destruction for them, but of salvation for you, and this too, from God.

James 2:23

and the Scripture was fulfilled which says, “And Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness,” and he was called a friend of God.

1 Peter 3:14

But even if you should suffer for the sake of righteousness, you are blessed. And do not fear their intimidation, and do not be in dread,

Revelation 2:10

Do not fear what you are about to suffer. Behold, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison, so that you will be tested, and you will have tribulation for ten days. Be faithful until death, and I will give you the crown of life.