Matthew 10:31

Fear ye not therefore, ye are of more value than many sparrows.

Cross-reference

In Matthew 6:26, Jesus uses the same logic: God feeds birds, so you are more valuable. This earlier passage builds the foundation for trusting God's provision.

In Matthew 12:12, Jesus says 'how much more is a man than a sheep?' — directly parallel to the 'more value than sparrows' argument here.

Luke 12:24 Parallel

Luke 12:24 parallels this verse — God feeds ravens, so you are more valuable. Same teaching in a different gospel account.

Luke 12:7 Parallel

Luke 12:7 is a direct parallel — almost identical wording: 'fear not, you are of more value than many sparrows' with added detail about hairs numbered.

Psalm 8:5 Related theme

Psalm 8:5 exalts human dignity as crowned with glory — a broader theological basis for why humans are more valuable than animals.