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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.
Matthew 10:26 · Berean Standard Bible
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  • WEB Therefore don’t be afraid of them, for there is nothing covered that will not be revealed; and hidden that will not be known.
  • KJV Fear them not therefore: for there is nothing covered, that shall not be revealed; and hid, that shall not be known.
  • ESV “So have no fear of them, for nothing is covered that will not be revealed, or hidden that will not be known.
  • NKJV Therefore do not fear them. For there is nothing covered that will not be revealed, and hidden that will not be known.
  • NASB “So do not fear them, for there is nothing concealed that will not be revealed, or hidden that will not be known.
  • NLT “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.

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Quick answer

Disciples need not fear their opponents, for all hidden truth will finally be revealed. God's vindication of the truth is certain.

Overview

Three times in this section Jesus says 'don't be afraid.' Here the ground for fearlessness is that nothing will stay concealed: the gospel will be made known and all things judged rightly in the end. Confidence in God's ultimate disclosure of truth frees believers to speak openly despite present hostility.

Cross-references & the web

Cross-references · 20

  • Luke 8:17For there is nothing hidden that will not be disclosed, and nothing concealed that will not be made known and brought to light.
  • Mark 4:22For there is nothing hidden that will not be disclosed, and nothing concealed that will not be brought to light.
  • Jer 1:8Do not be afraid of them, for I am with you to deliver you,” declares the LORD.
  • 1 Cor 4:5Therefore 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.
  • Isa 43:1–2Now this is what the LORD says—He who created you, O Jacob, and He who formed you, O Israel: “Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name; you are Mine!
  • Matt 10:28Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Instead, fear the One who can destroy both soul and body in hell.
  • Isa 51:12–13“I, even I, am He who comforts you. Why should you be afraid of mortal man, of a son of man who withers like grass?
  • Isa 41:10Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My right hand of righteousness.
  • Luke 12:2–9There is nothing concealed that will not be disclosed, and nothing hidden that will not be made known.
  • Isa 51:7–8Listen to Me, you who know what is right, you people with My law in your hearts: Do not fear the scorn of men; do not be broken by their insults.
  • Prov 28:1The wicked flee when no one pursues, but the righteous are as bold as a lion.
  • Isa 41:14Do not fear, O worm of Jacob, O few men of Israel. I will help you,” declares the LORD. “Your Redeemer is the Holy One of Israel.
  • 1 Pet 3:14But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. “Do not fear what they fear; do not be shaken.”
  • Prov 29:25The fear of man is a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is set securely on high.
  • Ezek 2:6But you, son of man, do not be afraid of them or their words. Do not be afraid, though briers and thorns surround you, and you dwell among scorpions. Do not be afraid of their words or dismayed by their presence, though they are a rebellious house.
  • Acts 4:19But Peter and John replied, “Judge for yourselves whether it is right in God’s sight to listen to you rather than God.
  • Acts 1:8But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you, and you will be My witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”
  • Jer 1:17–18Get yourself ready. Stand up and tell them everything that I command you. Do not be intimidated by them, or I will terrify you before them.
  • Luke 24:47and in His name repentance and forgiveness of sins will be proclaimed to all nations, beginning in Jerusalem.
  • Acts 4:13When they saw the boldness of Peter and John and realized that they were unschooled, ordinary men, they marveled and took note that these men had been with Jesus.

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Christ at the center

Matthew presents Jesus as the promised King — son of David, son of Abraham — the new Moses and true Israel in whom every prophecy reaches 'that it might be fulfilled.'

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