Matthew 10:27

Translations

Modern

What I tell you in the dark, speak in the daylight; what is whispered in your ear, proclaim from the housetops.

Traditional

What I tell you in darkness, that speak ye in light: and what ye hear in the ear, that preach ye upon the housetops.

Literal

What I say to you in the darkness, say in the light; and what you hear in the ear, proclaim upon the housetops.

Latin

Quod dico vobis in tenebris, dicite in lumine: et quod in aure auditis, prædicate super tecta.

Original

Greek

English

What I tell you in the dark, speak in the daylight; what is whispered in your ear, proclaim from the housetops.

Notes

Matthew 9:35–11:1

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.

Theme notes and profiles

Fearing People Paul’s Role as an Apostle Persecution Trusting in Human Strength

Events

3rd Tour of Galileec. AD 29

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