Are not two sparrows] He doth not instance in prophets, or famous men, lest the apostles should think God might take care of such eminent persons, and yet neglect them: but in sparrows, little birds, of small account, of little price. sold for a farthing] The fourth part of an ounce. It is in value half-peny farthing, in the originall, as being the tenth part of the Roman peny. not fall on the ground] Being shot with an arrow, or by any other means. No more can ye be killed by tyrants for preaching, unlesse God give leave. Some take it of a sparrow lighting on the ground. without your Father] He will be more carefull then of you his children, than of sparrows. See on Chap. 5. 45. and 6. 32.