Matthew 10:26
New International Version
“So do not be afraid of them, for there is nothing concealed that will not be disclosed, or hidden that will not be made known.

New Living Translation
“But don’t be afraid of those who threaten you. For the time is coming when everything that is covered will be revealed, and all that is secret will be made known to all.

English Standard Version
“So have no fear of them, for nothing is covered that will not be revealed, or hidden that will not be known.

Berean Standard Bible
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.

Berean Literal Bible
Therefore you should not fear them! For nothing is concealed that will not be revealed, or hidden that will not be known.

King James Bible
Fear them not therefore: for there is nothing covered, that shall not be revealed; and hid, that shall not be known.

New King James Version
Therefore do not fear them. For there is nothing covered that will not be revealed, and hidden that will not be known.

New American Standard Bible
“So do not fear them, for there is nothing concealed that will not be revealed, or hidden that will not be known.

NASB 1995
“Therefore do not fear them, for there is nothing concealed that will not be revealed, or hidden that will not be known.

NASB 1977
“Therefore do not fear them, for there is nothing covered that will not be revealed, and hidden that will not be known.

Legacy Standard Bible
“Therefore do not fear them, for there is nothing concealed that will not be revealed, and hidden that will not be known.

Amplified Bible
“So do not be afraid of them, for nothing is hidden that will not be revealed [at the judgment], or kept secret that will not be made known [at the judgment].

Christian Standard Bible
“Therefore, don’t be afraid of them, since there is nothing covered that won’t be uncovered and nothing hidden that won’t be made known.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
“Therefore, don’t be afraid of them, since there is nothing covered that won’t be uncovered and nothing hidden that won’t be made known.

American Standard Version
Fear them not therefore: for there is nothing covered, that shall not be revealed; and hid, that shall not be known.

Contemporary English Version
Don't be afraid of anyone! Everything that is hidden will be found out, and every secret will be known.

English Revised Version
Fear them not therefore: for there is nothing covered, that shall not be revealed; and hid, that shall not be known.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
So don't be afraid of them. Nothing has been covered that will not be exposed. Whatever is secret will be made known.

Good News Translation
"So do not be afraid of people. Whatever is now covered up will be uncovered, and every secret will be made known.

International Standard Version
"So never be afraid of them, because there is nothing hidden that will not be revealed, and nothing secret that will not be made known.

Majority Standard Bible
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.

NET Bible
"Do not be afraid of them, for nothing is hidden that will not be revealed, and nothing is secret that will not be made known.

New Heart English Bible
Therefore do not be afraid of them, for there is nothing covered that will not be revealed; and hidden that will not be known.

Webster's Bible Translation
Fear them not therefore: for there is nothing covered, that shall not be revealed; and hid, that shall not be known.

Weymouth New Testament
Fear them not, however; there is nothing veiled which will not be uncovered, nor secret which will not become known.

World English Bible
Therefore don’t be afraid of them, for there is nothing covered that will not be revealed, or hidden that will not be known.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
You may not, therefore, fear them, for there is nothing covered that will not be revealed, and hid that will not be known;

Berean Literal Bible
Therefore you should not fear them! For nothing is concealed that will not be revealed, or hidden that will not be known.

Young's Literal Translation
'Ye may not, therefore, fear them, for there is nothing covered, that shall not be revealed, and hid, that shall not be known;

Smith's Literal Translation
Therefore fear them not; for nothing has been covered, which shall not be revealed; and concealed, that shall not be known.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Therefore fear them not. For nothing is covered that shall not be revealed: nor hid, that shall not be known.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Therefore, do not fear them. For nothing is covered that shall not be revealed, nor hidden that shall not be known.

New American Bible
“Therefore do not be afraid of them. Nothing is concealed that will not be revealed, nor secret that will not be known.

New Revised Standard Version
“So have no fear of them; for nothing is covered up that will not be uncovered, and nothing secret that will not become known.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Therefore do not be afraid of them; for there is nothing covered that will not be uncovered, and hidden that will not be known.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
“Therefore you shall not be afraid of them, for there is nothing covered that will not be revealed, and hidden, that will not be known.”
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
Fear them not, therefore; for there is nothing covered that shall not be revealed, nor hidden that shall not be made known.

Godbey New Testament
Therefore fear them not; for there is nothing hidden, that shall not be revealed; nothing secret, that shall not be known.

Haweis New Testament
However, fear them not: for there is nothing concealed, which shall not be discovered; nor hid, which shall not be known.

Mace New Testament
fear them not therefore: for there is nothing hid that shall not be revealed; or secret that shall not be made known.

Weymouth New Testament
Fear them not, however; there is nothing veiled which will not be uncovered, nor secret which will not become known.

Worrell New Testament
Fear them not, therefore; for nothing has been covered, that shall not be revealed; and hid, that shall not be known.

Worsley New Testament
Be not therefore afraid of them; for there is nothing hid, that shall not be revealed; nor secret, that shall not be made known.

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Audio Bible



Context
Fear God Alone
25It is enough for a disciple to be like his teacher, and a servant like his master. If the head of the house has been called Beelzebul, how much more the members of his household! 26So 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. 27What I tell you in the dark, speak in the daylight; what is whispered in your ear, proclaim from the housetops.…

Cross References
Luke 12:2-3
There is nothing concealed that will not be disclosed, and nothing hidden that will not be made known. / What you have spoken in the dark will be heard in the daylight, and what you have whispered in the inner rooms will be proclaimed from the housetops.

Mark 4:22
For there is nothing hidden that will not be disclosed, and nothing concealed that will not be brought to light.

Ecclesiastes 12:14
For God will bring every deed into judgment, along with every hidden thing, whether good or evil.

1 Corinthians 4:5
Therefore judge nothing before the appointed time; wait until the Lord comes. He will bring to light what is hidden in darkness and will expose the motives of men’s hearts. At that time each will receive his praise from God.

Hebrews 4:13
Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight; everything is uncovered and exposed before the eyes of Him to whom we must give account.

Job 12:22
He reveals the deep things of darkness and brings deep shadows into light.

Daniel 2:22
He reveals the deep and hidden things; He knows what lies in darkness, and light dwells with Him.

Psalm 44:21
would not God have discovered, since He knows the secrets of the heart?

Jeremiah 16:17
For My eyes are on all their ways. They are not hidden from My face, and their guilt is not concealed from My eyes.

Proverbs 10:9
He who walks in integrity walks securely, but he who perverts his ways will be found out.

1 John 1:5-7
And this is the message we have heard from Him and announce to you: God is light, and in Him there is no darkness at all. / If we say we have fellowship with Him yet walk in the darkness, we lie and do not practice the truth. / But if we walk in the light as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus His Son cleanses us from all sin.

Ephesians 5:11-13
Have no fellowship with the fruitless deeds of darkness, but rather expose them. / For it is shameful even to mention what the disobedient do in secret. / But everything exposed by the light becomes visible, for everything that is illuminated becomes a light itself.

Isaiah 29:15
Woe to those who dig deep to hide their plans from the LORD. In darkness they do their works and say, “Who sees us, and who will know?”

Psalm 90:8
You have set our iniquities before You, our secret sins in the light of Your presence.

Romans 2:16
on the day when God will judge men’s secrets through Christ Jesus, as proclaimed by my gospel.


Treasury of Scripture

Fear them not therefore: for there is nothing covered, that shall not be revealed; and hid, that shall not be known.

Fear.

Matthew 10:28
And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.

Proverbs 28:1
The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion.

Proverbs 29:25
The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe.

for.

Mark 4:22
For there is nothing hid, which shall not be manifested; neither was any thing kept secret, but that it should come abroad.

Luke 8:17
For nothing is secret, that shall not be made manifest; neither any thing hid, that shall not be known and come abroad.

Luke 12:2,3
For there is nothing covered, that shall not be revealed; neither hid, that shall not be known…

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Matthew 10
1. Jesus sends out his apostles, enabling them with power to do miracles;
5. giving them their charge, teaches them;
16. comforts them against persecutions;
40. and promises a blessing to those who receive them.














So do not be afraid of them
This phrase begins with a command from Jesus, urging His disciples not to fear those who oppose them. The Greek word for "afraid" is "φοβηθῆτε" (phobēthēte), which is related to our English word "phobia." It implies a deep, paralyzing fear. Jesus is encouraging His followers to rise above this fear, reminding them that their mission and message are divinely ordained. Historically, the early Christians faced significant persecution, and this command would have been a source of great comfort and strength, reminding them that their ultimate allegiance is to God, not to human authorities.

for there is nothing concealed
The word "concealed" comes from the Greek "κεκαλυμμένον" (kekalymmenon), meaning hidden or covered. In the context of Jesus' teaching, this suggests that all truths will eventually be revealed. The early church understood this as a promise that the truth of the Gospel, though sometimes hidden or suppressed by worldly powers, would ultimately be made known. This assurance would have emboldened the disciples to continue their mission despite opposition.

that will not be disclosed
The Greek word for "disclosed" is "ἀποκαλυφθήσεται" (apokalyphthēsetai), which is related to the word "apocalypse," meaning revelation or unveiling. This term suggests a divine action where God Himself will reveal the truth. In a broader scriptural context, this points to the ultimate revelation of God's kingdom and justice. For the disciples, this was a promise that their efforts and sacrifices were not in vain, as God's truth would ultimately prevail.

or hidden that will not be made known
The phrase "hidden" is translated from "κρυπτὸν" (krypton), which means secret or concealed. The promise that what is hidden will be "made known" (γνωσθήσεται, gnōsthēsetai) is a reassurance of divine justice and truth. In the historical context of the early church, this was a powerful reminder that God sees all and that His truth will triumph over deceit and falsehood. This assurance would have been particularly encouraging for believers facing persecution, as it affirmed that their faithfulness would be vindicated in God's timing.

(26) Fear them not therefore: for . . .--The words that bid them banish fear look backward and forward. Why should they be afraid when they were only suffering what their Master Himself had suffered, and when they could look forward to the open publicity of His triumph? In that day the veil that now conceals the truth shall be drawn away; the unknown sufferers for the truth shall receive the crown of martyrdom; the undetected cowardice that shrinks from confessing it will then be laid bare.

Verse 26. - Vers. 26-33, parallel passage: Luke 12:2-9, where it follows the warning against the leaven of the Pharisees. A similar saying to ver. 26 (parallel passage: Luke 12:2) is also found in Mark 4:22 (parallel passage: Luke 8:17). Though the two sayings are probably distinct, yet it is very possible that one may have been modified from the other in being reported. Fear them not therefore. These words are in Matthew only. Therefore. Since the Master bore such treatment. For. Hardly - Fear them not, for your secret disloyalty wilt one day be known; but - Fear them not so as to conceal your faith and principles, for these are of supreme importance; inner character is everything. This connexion seems to be more close than to read into the words a reference to the ultimate success of the gospel or to the unreality of those things that now terrify you. There is nothing. Even your own relation to me (cf. ver. 32). Covered, that shall not be revealed; uncovered. The cloak over it shall be drawn back. And hid, that shall not be known. It shall not only be stripped of its disguise, but also itself be brought out to light and its true character perceived.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
So
οὖν (oun)
Conjunction
Strong's 3767: Therefore, then. Apparently a primary word; certainly, or accordingly.

do not be afraid
φοβηθῆτε (phobēthēte)
Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Passive - 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 5399: From phobos; to frighten, i.e. to be alarmed; by analogy, to be in awe of, i.e. Revere.

of them.
αὐτούς (autous)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

For
γάρ (gar)
Conjunction
Strong's 1063: For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason.

nothing
οὐδὲν (ouden)
Adjective - Nominative Neuter Singular
Strong's 3762: No one, none, nothing.

is
ἐστιν (estin)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.

concealed
κεκαλυμμένον (kekalymmenon)
Verb - Perfect Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Neuter Singular
Strong's 2572: To veil, hide, conceal, envelop. Akin to klepto and krupto; to cover up.

that
(ho)
Personal / Relative Pronoun - Nominative Neuter Singular
Strong's 3739: Who, which, what, that.

will not be uncovered,
ἀποκαλυφθήσεται (apokalyphthēsetai)
Verb - Future Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 601: To uncover, bring to light, reveal. From apo and kalupto; to take off the cover, i.e. Disclose.

or
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

hidden
κρυπτὸν (krypton)
Adjective - Nominative Neuter Singular
Strong's 2927: From krupto; concealed, i.e. Private.

that
(ho)
Personal / Relative Pronoun - Nominative Neuter Singular
Strong's 3739: Who, which, what, that.

will not be made known.
γνωσθήσεται (gnōsthēsetai)
Verb - Future Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1097: A prolonged form of a primary verb; to 'know' in a great variety of applications and with many implications.


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