Matthew 10:26
“So have no fear of them, for nothing is covered that will not be revealed, or hidden that will not be known.
English Standard Version (ESV)
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This isn't just about future vindication; it's a promise that even things hidden now, like the disciples' true motives or Christ's teachings, will eventually be brought to light, implying their ultimate triumph and visibility. It connects present hiddenness to future revelation, assuring them that their true worth will not remain concealed forever.
Jesus is commissioning his disciples to go out and preach, sending them into dangerous territory with stern warnings about the persecution they will face. He tells them not to fear those who can only harm their bodies, because God sees and cares for even the smallest creatures, and ultimately He alone holds power over both body and soul.
When facing opposition, it's easy to feel like your efforts are being buried or that the truth you stand for will be silenced forever. Jesus offers a powerful antidote to this fear.
Jesus tells His disciples, "nothing is covered that will not be revealed, or hidden that will not be known." This isn't just a general statement about secrets coming out; it's a profound assurance about the ultimate triumph of God's message.
Divine Revelation
Jesus often used common sayings to make His points stick. This verse sounds like a well-known proverb, but He gives it a divine weight and purpose.
The phrase "nothing is covered that will not be revealed, or hidden that will not be known" was likely a familiar proverb in Jewish culture. Jesus takes this everyday wisdom and applies it directly to the mission He is giving His disciples.
Applying Ancient Wisdom
Understand the original words
phobeomai · Greek Verb
To be struck with awe, reverence, or terror. In a biblical context, it often refers to the respectful or cowering attitude toward authority, either toward God (the beginning of wisdom) or toward human threats that distract from faith.
kruptos · Greek Adjective/Noun
A state of existence or condition that is concealed or secret; often used to describe truth that is currently unknown but destined to be disclosed by God.
This passage directly parallels Matthew 10:26, showing Jesus teaching His disciples that nothing hidden will remain secret, reinforcing the idea of ultimate accountability and revelation.
1 Corinthians 4:5This verse speaks of God revealing the motives of the heart and bringing hidden things to light on the day of judgment, echoing the assurance that all will be known, even if it's not apparent in this life.
Ecclesiastes 12:14This Old Testament passage highlights that God will bring every deed into judgment, including every hidden thing, underscoring the absolute certainty of revelation and accountability mentioned in Matthew 10:26.
Romans 2:16This verse states that God will judge people's secret thoughts and motives through Christ Jesus, reinforcing the idea that what is hidden will eventually be revealed and judged.
barnesMatthew 10:26: "Fear them not therefore: for there is nothing covered, that shall not be revealed; and hid, that shall not be known."
Fear them not ... - He encouraged them by the assurance that God would protect them. and that their truth and innocence should yet be vindicated. It is probable that the declaration, There is nothing covered, etc., was a proverb among the Jews. By it our Saviour meant that their "innocence," their "principles," and their "integrity," though then the world might n…
calvinMatthew 10:26-31: "Fear them not therefore: for there is nothing covered, that shall not be revealed; and hid, that shall not be known."
- Fear them not therefore: for nothing is covered that shall not be revealed, and nothing is hid that shall not be known. 27. What I say to you in darkness speak you in light: and what you hear in the ear proclaim on the housetops. 28. And fear not those who kill the body, but cannot kill the soul: but rather fear him who can destroy both soul and body in ge…
This isn't just about future vindication; it's a promise that even things hidden now, like the disciples' true motives or Christ's teachings, will eventually be brought to light, implying their ultimate triumph and visibility. It connects present hiddenness to future revelation, assuring them that their true worth will not remain concealed forever.
Jesus is commissioning his disciples to go out and preach, sending them into dangerous territory with stern warnings about the persecution they will face. He tells them not to fear those who can only harm their bodies, because God sees and cares for even the smallest creatures, and ultimately He alone holds power over both body and soul.
Jesus is commissioning his disciples to go out and preach, sending them into dangerous territory with stern warnings about the persecution they will face. He tells them not to fear those who can only harm their bodies, because God sees and cares for even the smallest creatures, and ultimately He alone holds power over both body and soul.
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"“So have no fear of them, for nothing is covered that will not be revealed, or hidden that will not be known." — This isn't just about future vindication; it's a promise that even things hidden now, like the disciples' true motives or Christ's teachings, will eventually be brought to light, implying their ult…
