Matthew 10:26

Fear God Alone · Matthew 10:26–31
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Translations

Modern
So do not be afraid of them. For there is nothing concealed that will not be disclosed, and nothing hidden that will not be made known.
Traditional
Fear them not therefore: for there is nothing covered, that shall not be revealed; and hid, that shall not be known.
Literal
Therefore do not fear them. For nothing is concealed that will not be revealed, and hidden that will not be known.
Latin
Ne ergo timueritis eos. Nihil enim est opertum, quod non revelabitur: et occultum, quod non scietur.

Original

Greek
English
So do not be afraid of them. For there is nothing concealed that will not be disclosed, and nothing hidden that will not be made known.

Notes

Jesus expands his ministry (see Matthew 4:23–9:34) by sending his disciples to other people in Israel (10:5–6). The instructions Jesus gives his disciples (10:5–42) emphasizes missionary work and the opposition and challenges they will encounter.

Events

Parallels

Luke 12:4–7

Glossary

Book of Micah Crucifixion Gospel of Matthew Jesus Christ Persecution Prophecy

Topics

Christian Minister: Charge Delivered To Christian Minister: Responsibility of Christian Minister: Trials and Persecutions of Commandments: Precepts of Jesus--Explicitly Stated, or Implied in Didactic Discourse Keeping Secrets Sin: Known to God Sin: Secret Sins