Matthew Chapter 10, Verse 29

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29: ουχι δυο στρουθια ασσαριου πωλειται και εν εξ αυτων ου πεσειται επι την γην ανευ του πατρος υμωνâ€” edit Textus Receptus
29: Are not two sparrows sold for a farthing? and one of them shall not fall on the ground without your Father.- edit KJV text
29: Are not two sparrows sold for a farthing? and not one of them shall fall on the ground without your Father.â€” edit Douay text

Are not two sparrows, etc. He encourages them not to fear by two striking considerations: first, that God took care of sparrows, the smallest and least valuable birds; and, secondly, by the fact, that God numbered even the very hairs of the head. The argument is, if he takes care of birds of the least value; if he regards so small a thing as the hair of the head, and numbers it, he will certainly protect and provide for you. You need not, therefore, fear what man can do to you.

Sparrows. Birds of very small kind and value, with a black throat, and brown temples. They were used for food among the Jews; and were an image of sorrow, solitude, and wretchedness. Ps 102⁷. "I am as a sparrow alone upon the house top."

Farthing. See Barnes "Mt 5:26".

Without your Father. That is, God your Father guides and directs its fall. It falls only with his permission, and where he chooses.