Luke 12:4

New English Translation

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

Cross References

Proverbs 29:25

The fear of people becomes a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord will be set on high.

Song of Solomon 5:1

I have entered my garden, O my sister, my bride; I have gathered my myrrh with my balsam spice. I have eaten my honeycomb and my honey; I have drunk my wine and my milk! Eat, friends, and drink! Drink freely, O lovers!

Song of Solomon 5:16

His mouth is very sweet; he is totally desirable. This is my beloved! This is my companion, O maidens of Jerusalem!

Isaiah 41:8

“You, my servant Israel, Jacob whom I have chosen, offspring of Abraham my friend,

Jeremiah 1:17

“But you, Jeremiah, get yourself ready! Go and tell these people everything I instruct you to say. Do not be terrified of them, or I will give you good reason to be terrified of them.

Jeremiah 1:8

Do not be afraid of those to whom I send you, for I will be with you to protect you,” says the Lord.

Jeremiah 41:18

They were afraid of what the Babylonians might do because Ishmael son of Nethaniah had killed Gedaliah son of Ahikam, whom the king of Babylon had appointed to govern the country.

Ezekiel 2:6

But you, son of man, do not fear them, and do not fear their words – even though briers and thorns surround you and you live among scorpions – do not fear their words and do not be terrified of the looks they give you, for they are a rebellious house!

Matthew 10:28

Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Instead, fear the one who is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.

John 15:13

No one has greater love than this – that one lays down his life for his friends.

Acts 20:24

But I do not consider my life worth anything to myself, so that I may finish my task and the ministry that I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify to the good news of God’s grace.

Acts 4:13

When they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and discovered that they were uneducated and ordinary men, they were amazed and recognized these men had been with Jesus.

Philippians 1:28

and by not being intimidated in any way by your opponents. This is a sign of their destruction, but of your salvation – a sign which is from God.

James 2:23

And the scripture was fulfilled that says, “Now Abraham believed God and it was counted to him for righteousness,” and he was called God’s friend.

1 Peter 3:14

But in fact, if you happen to suffer for doing what is right, you are blessed. But do not be terrified of them or be shaken.

Revelation 2:10

Do not be afraid of the things you are about to suffer. The devil is about to have some of you thrown into prison so you may be tested, and you will experience suffering for ten days. Remain faithful even to the point of death, and I will give you the crown that is life itself.