Bible Strands
Matthew 10:26
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 Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Jesus addresses the twelve during their commissioning, immediately after telling them they will be called by the same name as their Master (v. 25). The fear in view is human opposition, not divine judgment.
The words — κεκαλυμμένον (kekalummenon), "concealed," is a perfect passive participle: something deliberately hidden, not merely out of sight. The perfect aspect implies a state maintained by effort, which the following "will not be" undoes.
The thread — The same saying appears in Luke 8:17 and Mark 4:22; the "do not be afraid of them" formula echoes Jeremiah 1:8.
Why it lands — The verse does not promise safety from opposition; it reframes the fear as misdirected, because the exposure you dread is inevitable. The disciple's task is to stop guarding a secret that will surface regardless.
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The Greek words
King James Version
Fear them not therefore: for there is nothing covered, that shall not be revealed; and hid, that shall not be known.
Cross-references
- Luke 8:17 For there is nothing hidden that will not be disclosed, and nothing concealed that will not be made known and brought to light.
- Mark 4:22 For there is nothing hidden that will not be disclosed, and nothing concealed that will not be brought to light.
- Jeremiah 1:8 Do not be afraid of them, for I am with you to deliver you,” declares the LORD.
- Isaiah 43:1 But now, 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!
- 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.
- Matthew 10:28 Do 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.
- Luke 12:2 There is nothing concealed that will not be disclosed, and nothing hidden that will not be made known.
- Isaiah 41:10 Do 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 righteous right hand.
- Isaiah 51:12 “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?
- Isaiah 51:7 Listen 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.