1 [12:1]AT that time, the multitude being assembled by ten thousands, so that they trod one on another, he said to his disciples, Beware, first, of the leaven of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy; [12:2]for there is nothing concealed that shall not be revealed, nor hid that shall not be known. [12:3]Whatever, therefore, you have said in the darkness, shall be heard in the light; and what you have spoken to the ear in private rooms, shall be proclaimed on the houses. [12:4]And I tell you, my friends, fear not those that kill the body, and after this have [power] to do nothing more. [12:5]But I will show you whom to fear; Fear him, who after killing has power to cast into hell; yes, I tell you, Fear him. [12:6]Are not five sparrows sold for two assarions [3 cents], and one of them is not forgotten before God? [12:7]But even the hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not, therefore, for you are of more value than many sparrows. 2 [12:8]And I tell you, that whoever shall confess me before men, him will the Son of man confess before the angels of God; [12:9]but he that has denied me before men, shall be denied before the angels of God. [12:10]And every one that speaks a word against the Son of man shall have forgiveness; but he that blasphemes against the Holy Spirit shall not be forgiven. [12:11]And when they bring you to the synagogues, and powers, and authorities, be not anxious how you shall defend yourselves, or what you shall say; [12:12]for the Holy Spirit shall teach you in that hour what you ought to say. 3 [12:13]And one of the multitude said to him, Teacher, tell my brother to divide with me the inheritance. [12:14]And he said to him, Man, who made me a judge or a divider over you? [12:15]And he said to them, See, and beware of all covetousness; for one's life depends not on the abundance of his property. [12:16]And he told them a parable, saying, The farm of a certain rich man produced abundantly; [12:17]and he reasoned in himself, saying, What shall I do, for I have no place where I shall bring together my fruits? [12:18]And he said, I will do this; I will take down my storehouses and build greater; and there will I bring together all my produce and my goods; [12:19]and I will say to my soul, Soul, you have many goods laid up for many years rest, eat, drink, and enjoy yourself. [12:20]But God said to him, Foolish man, this night they shall require your soul from you; and who then will have the goods which you have provided? [12:21]So is every one that lays up treasures for himself and is not rich in God.