Matthew 10:31
Fear ye not therefore, ye are of more value than many sparrows.
Cross-reference
Matthew 6:26
Parallel
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.
Matthew 12:12
Parallel
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.