Luke 12:4
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And I say unto you my friends, Be not afraid of them that kill the body, and after that have no more that they can do.I tell you, My friends, do not be afraid of those who kill the body and after that can do no more.
In other translations
And I say unto you my friends, Be not afraid of them that kill the body, and after that have no more that they can do.I tell you, My friends, do not be afraid of those who kill the body and after that can do no more.
Greek words
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