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For the time is coming when everything that is covered will be revealed, and all that is secret will be made known to all. <a href="/esv/matthew/10.htm">English Standard Version</a> “So have no fear of them, for nothing is covered that will not be revealed, or hidden that will not be known. <a href="/bsb/matthew/10.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> 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. <a href="/blb/matthew/10.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Therefore you should not fear them! For nothing is concealed that will not be revealed, or hidden that will not be known. <a href="/kjv/matthew/10.htm">King James Bible</a> Fear them not therefore: for there is nothing covered, that shall not be revealed; and hid, that shall not be known. <a href="/nkjv/matthew/10.htm">New King James Version</a> Therefore do not fear them. For there is nothing covered that will not be revealed, and hidden that will not be known. <a href="/nasb_/matthew/10.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> “So do not fear them, for there is nothing concealed that will not be revealed, or hidden that will not be known. <a href="/nasb/matthew/10.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220Therefore do not fear them, for there is nothing concealed that will not be revealed, or hidden that will not be known. <a href="/nasb77/matthew/10.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “Therefore do not fear them, for there is nothing covered that will not be revealed, and hidden that will not be known. <a href="/lsb/matthew/10.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> “Therefore do not fear them, for there is nothing concealed that will not be revealed, and hidden that will not be known. <a href="/amp/matthew/10.htm">Amplified Bible</a> “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]. <a href="/csb/matthew/10.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> “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. <a href="/hcsb/matthew/10.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> &#8220Therefore, don&#8217t be afraid of them, since there is nothing covered that won&#8217t be uncovered and nothing hidden that won&#8217t be made known. <a href="/asv/matthew/10.htm">American Standard Version</a> Fear them not therefore: for there is nothing covered, that shall not be revealed; and hid, that shall not be known. <a href="/cev/matthew/10.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Don't be afraid of anyone! Everything that is hidden will be found out, and every secret will be known. <a href="/erv/matthew/10.htm">English Revised Version</a> Fear them not therefore: for there is nothing covered, that shall not be revealed; and hid, that shall not be known. <a href="/gwt/matthew/10.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> So don't be afraid of them. Nothing has been covered that will not be exposed. Whatever is secret will be made known. <a href="/gnt/matthew/10.htm">Good News Translation</a> "So do not be afraid of people. Whatever is now covered up will be uncovered, and every secret will be made known. <a href="/isv/matthew/10.htm">International Standard Version</a> "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. <a href="/msb/matthew/10.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> 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. <a href="/net/matthew/10.htm">NET Bible</a> "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. <a href="/nheb/matthew/10.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Therefore do not be afraid of them, for there is nothing covered that will not be revealed; and hidden that will not be known. <a href="/wbt/matthew/10.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Fear them not therefore: for there is nothing covered, that shall not be revealed; and hid, that shall not be known. <a href="/wey/matthew/10.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Fear them not, however; there is nothing veiled which will not be uncovered, nor secret which will not become known. <a href="/web/matthew/10.htm">World English Bible</a> Therefore don’t be afraid of them, for there is nothing covered that will not be revealed, or hidden that will not be known. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/matthew/10.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> You may not, therefore, fear them, for there is nothing covered that will not be revealed, and hid that will not be known; <a href="/blb/matthew/10.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Therefore you should not fear them! For nothing is concealed that will not be revealed, or hidden that will not be known. <a href="/ylt/matthew/10.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> 'Ye may not, therefore, fear them, for there is nothing covered, that shall not be revealed, and hid, that shall not be known; <a href="/slt/matthew/10.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Therefore fear them not; for nothing has been covered, which shall not be revealed; and concealed, that shall not be known.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/matthew/10.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Therefore fear them not. For nothing is covered that shall not be revealed: nor hid, that shall not be known. <a href="/cpdv/matthew/10.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Therefore, do not fear them. For nothing is covered that shall not be revealed, nor hidden that shall not be known. <a href="/nabre/matthew/10.htm">New American Bible</a> “Therefore do not be afraid of them. Nothing is concealed that will not be revealed, nor secret that will not be known. <a href="/nrsvce/matthew/10.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> “So have no fear of them; for nothing is covered up that will not be uncovered, and nothing secret that will not become known.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/matthew/10.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Therefore do not be afraid of them; for there is nothing covered that will not be uncovered, and hidden that will not be known. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/matthew/10.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> “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.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/matthew/10.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> Fear them not, therefore; for there is nothing covered that shall not be revealed, nor hidden that shall not be made known. <a href="/godbey/matthew/10.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> <FR>Therefore fear them not; for there is nothing hidden, that shall not be revealed; nothing secret, that shall not be known.<Fr> <a href="/haweis/matthew/10.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> However, fear them not: for there is nothing concealed, which shall not be discovered; nor hid, which shall not be known. <a href="/mace/matthew/10.htm">Mace New Testament</a> fear them not therefore: for there is nothing hid that shall not be revealed; or secret that shall not be made known. <a href="/wey/matthew/10.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Fear them not, however; there is nothing veiled which will not be uncovered, nor secret which will not become known. <a href="/worrell/matthew/10.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> <FR>Fear them not, therefore; for nothing has been covered, that shall not be revealed; and hid, that shall not be known.<Fr> <a href="/worsley/matthew/10.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> <FR>Be not therefore afraid of them; for there is nothing hid, that shall not be revealed; nor secret, that shall not be <Fr>made<FR> known.<Fr> <a href="/parallel/matthew/10-26.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/hriiyJYqzvc?start=2580" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/matthew/10.htm">Fear God Alone</a> 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! 26<a href="/greek/3767.htm" title="3767: oun (Conj) -- Therefore, then. Apparently a primary word; certainly, or accordingly.">So</a> <a href="/greek/5399.htm" title="5399: phobēthēte (V-ASP-2P) -- From phobos; to frighten, i.e. to be alarmed; by analogy, to be in awe of, i.e. Revere.">do not be afraid</a> <a href="/greek/3361.htm" title="3361: Mē (Adv) -- Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether."></a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autous (PPro-AM3P) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">of them.</a> <a href="/greek/1063.htm" title="1063: gar (Conj) -- For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason.">For</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: estin (V-PIA-3S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">there is</a> <a href="/greek/3762.htm" title="3762: ouden (Adj-NNS) -- No one, none, nothing. ">nothing</a> <a href="/greek/2572.htm" title="2572: kekalymmenon (V-RPM/P-NNS) -- To veil, hide, conceal, envelop. Akin to klepto and krupto; to cover up.">concealed</a> <a href="/greek/3739.htm" title="3739: ho (RelPro-NNS) -- Who, which, what, that. ">that</a> <a href="/greek/3756.htm" title="3756: ouk (Adv) -- No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not."></a> <a href="/greek/601.htm" title="601: apokalyphthēsetai (V-FIP-3S) -- To uncover, bring to light, reveal. From apo and kalupto; to take off the cover, i.e. Disclose.">will not be disclosed,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and nothing</a> <a href="/greek/2927.htm" title="2927: krypton (Adj-NNS) -- From krupto; concealed, i.e. Private.">hidden</a> <a href="/greek/3739.htm" title="3739: ho (RelPro-NNS) -- Who, which, what, that. ">that</a> <a href="/greek/1097.htm" title="1097: gnōsthēsetai (V-FIP-3S) -- A prolonged form of a primary verb; to know in a great variety of applications and with many implications.">will not be made known.</a> <a href="/greek/3756.htm" title="3756: ou (Adv) -- No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not."></a> 27What I tell you in the dark, speak in the daylight; what is whispered in your ear, proclaim from the housetops.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/luke/12-2.htm">Luke 12:2-3</a> 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. <a href="/mark/4-22.htm">Mark 4:22</a> For there is nothing hidden that will not be disclosed, and nothing concealed that will not be brought to light. <a href="/ecclesiastes/12-14.htm">Ecclesiastes 12:14</a> For God will bring every deed into judgment, along with every hidden thing, whether good or evil. <a href="/1_corinthians/4-5.htm">1 Corinthians 4:5</a> 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. <a href="/hebrews/4-13.htm">Hebrews 4:13</a> 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. <a href="/job/12-22.htm">Job 12:22</a> He reveals the deep things of darkness and brings deep shadows into light. <a href="/daniel/2-22.htm">Daniel 2:22</a> He reveals the deep and hidden things; He knows what lies in darkness, and light dwells with Him. <a href="/psalms/44-21.htm">Psalm 44:21</a> would not God have discovered, since He knows the secrets of the heart? <a href="/jeremiah/16-17.htm">Jeremiah 16:17</a> For My eyes are on all their ways. They are not hidden from My face, and their guilt is not concealed from My eyes. <a href="/proverbs/10-9.htm">Proverbs 10:9</a> He who walks in integrity walks securely, but he who perverts his ways will be found out. <a href="/1_john/1-5.htm">1 John 1:5-7</a> 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. <a href="/ephesians/5-11.htm">Ephesians 5:11-13</a> 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. <a href="/isaiah/29-15.htm">Isaiah 29:15</a> 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?” <a href="/psalms/90-8.htm">Psalm 90:8</a> You have set our iniquities before You, our secret sins in the light of Your presence. <a href="/romans/2-16.htm">Romans 2:16</a> on the day when God will judge men’s secrets through Christ Jesus, as proclaimed by my gospel.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Fear them not therefore: for there is nothing covered, that shall not be revealed; and hid, that shall not be known.Fear.<a href="/matthew/10-28.htm">Matthew 10:28</a> 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.<a href="/proverbs/28-1.htm">Proverbs 28:1</a> The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion.<a href="/proverbs/29-25.htm">Proverbs 29:25</a> The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe.for.<a href="/mark/4-22.htm">Mark 4:22</a> For there is nothing hid, which shall not be manifested; neither was any thing kept secret, but that it should come abroad.<a href="/luke/8-17.htm">Luke 8:17</a> For nothing is secret, that shall not be made manifest; neither any thing hid, that shall not be known and come abroad.<a href="/luke/12-2.htm">Luke 12:2,3</a> For there is nothing covered, that shall not be revealed; neither hid, that shall not be known… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/matthew/9-8.htm">Afraid</a> <a href="/matthew/6-22.htm">Clear</a> <a href="/daniel/12-9.htm">Concealed</a> <a href="/matthew/8-24.htm">Covered</a> <a href="/hosea/7-1.htm">Disclosed</a> <a href="/matthew/9-8.htm">Fear</a> <a href="/matthew/5-14.htm">Hid</a> <a href="/matthew/5-14.htm">Hidden</a> <a href="/matthew/9-25.htm">However</a> <a href="/matthew/6-23.htm">Light</a> <a href="/amos/3-7.htm">Revealed</a> <a href="/matthew/6-18.htm">Secret</a> <a href="/zephaniah/2-14.htm">Uncovered</a> <a href="/habakkuk/3-4.htm">Veiled</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/matthew/10-28.htm">Afraid</a> <a href="/matthew/12-18.htm">Clear</a> <a href="/mark/4-22.htm">Concealed</a> <a href="/matthew/11-21.htm">Covered</a> <a href="/mark/4-22.htm">Disclosed</a> <a href="/matthew/10-28.htm">Fear</a> <a href="/matthew/11-25.htm">Hid</a> <a href="/matthew/11-25.htm">Hidden</a> <a href="/matthew/12-12.htm">However</a> <a href="/matthew/10-27.htm">Light</a> <a href="/matthew/11-25.htm">Revealed</a> <a href="/matthew/11-25.htm">Secret</a> <a href="/mark/2-4.htm">Uncovered</a> <a href="/luke/9-45.htm">Veiled</a><div class="vheading2">Matthew 10</div>1. <a href="/matthew/10-1.htm">Jesus sends out his apostles, enabling them with power to do miracles;</a> 5. <a href="/matthew/10-5.htm">giving them their charge, teaches them;</a> 16. <a href="/matthew/10-16.htm">comforts them against persecutions;</a> 40. <a href="/matthew/10-40.htm">and promises a blessing to those who receive them.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/matthew/10.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/matthew/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/matthew/10.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>So do not be afraid of them. This phrase is a command from Jesus to His disciples, encouraging them not to fear those who oppose them. In the context of <a href="/matthew/10.htm">Matthew 10</a>, Jesus is sending out the twelve apostles and warning them of the persecution they will face. The "them" refers to those who would oppose or persecute the disciples for their message. This command echoes throughout Scripture, such as in <a href="/isaiah/41-10.htm">Isaiah 41:10</a>, where God reassures His people not to fear because He is with them. The cultural context of the time was one of significant opposition to new religious movements, especially those that challenged established religious authorities. Jesus' instruction is a call to courage and faith, trusting in God's ultimate protection and justice.For there is nothing concealed that will not be disclosed, This phrase speaks to the eventual revelation of all truths. In the biblical context, it suggests that the truth of the Gospel and the reality of God's kingdom, which may be hidden or opposed now, will ultimately be revealed. This aligns with the prophetic tradition found in the Old Testament, where hidden things are often revealed by God (<a href="/daniel/2-22.htm">Daniel 2:22</a>). It also connects to the idea of divine justice, where all actions, good or evil, will be brought to light. Theologically, it reassures believers that God's truth will prevail, and any deceit or opposition will be exposed.and nothing hidden that will not be made known. This phrase reinforces the previous statement, emphasizing the certainty of revelation. It suggests that all secrets, whether of the heart or actions, will be uncovered. This is consistent with the biblical theme of God's omniscience, as seen in passages like <a href="/hebrews/4-13.htm">Hebrews 4:13</a>, where nothing in creation is hidden from God's sight. Historically, this would have been a powerful assurance to early Christians facing persecution, as it promises that their faithfulness and the truth of their message will be vindicated. It also serves as a warning to those who oppose the Gospel, that their actions will not remain hidden from divine judgment.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a> The speaker of this verse, providing instruction and encouragement to His disciples. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_disciples.htm">The Disciples</a> The immediate audience of Jesus' teaching, sent out to preach the Gospel and perform miracles. 3. <a href="/topical/o/opponents_of_the_gospel.htm">Opponents of the Gospel</a> Implied in the context as those who might persecute or oppose the disciples. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_mission_of_the_twelve.htm">The Mission of the Twelve</a> The broader context of <a href="/bsb/matthew/10.htm">Matthew 10</a>, where Jesus sends out His twelve apostles to minister. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_kingdom_of_heaven.htm">The Kingdom of Heaven</a> The ultimate revelation and fulfillment of God's truth, which Jesus is preparing His disciples to proclaim.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/f/fearlessness_in_proclamation.htm">Fearlessness in Proclamation</a> Jesus encourages His followers not to fear opposition because God's truth will ultimately prevail. <a href="/topical/t/the_certainty_of_revelation.htm">The Certainty of Revelation</a> Believers can trust that God's truth will be revealed in His timing, providing assurance in the face of uncertainty. <a href="/topical/i/integrity_and_transparency.htm">Integrity and Transparency</a> Christians are called to live transparently, knowing that hidden motives and actions will be brought to light. <a href="/topical/c/confidence_in_god's_justice.htm">Confidence in God's Justice</a> The promise of disclosure assures believers that God's justice will be served, even when it seems delayed. <a href="/topical/e/encouragement_in_persecution.htm">Encouragement in Persecution</a> Understanding that truth will be revealed can strengthen believers facing persecution or misunderstanding.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_matthew_10.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Matthew 10</a> <a href="/q/what_defines_walkers'_pride.htm">What does 'God will reveal the hidden things' mean?</a> <a href="/q/what's_narnia's_final_battle's_meaning.htm">What is the significance of Narnia's final battle?</a> <a href="/q/what_means_'god_reveals_hidden_things'.htm">What does "God will reveal the hidden things" mean?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_on_secret_societies.htm">What does the Bible say about Christian secret societies?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/matthew/10.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(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.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/matthew/10.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 26. - Vers. 26-33, parallel passage: <a href="/luke/12-2.htm">Luke 12:2-9</a>, where it follows the warning against the leaven of the Pharisees. A similar saying to ver. 26 (parallel passage: <a href="/luke/12-2.htm">Luke 12:2</a>) is also found in <a href="/mark/4-22.htm">Mark 4:22</a> (parallel passage: <a href="/luke/8-17.htm">Luke 8:17</a>). 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. <a href="/commentaries/matthew/10-26.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>So οὖν (oun) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_3767.htm">Strong's 3767: </a> Therefore, then. Apparently a primary word; certainly, or accordingly. do not be afraid φοβηθῆτε (phobēthēte) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Passive - 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_5399.htm">Strong's 5399: </a> 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 <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> 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 <a href="/greek/strongs_1063.htm">Strong's 1063: </a> For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. nothing οὐδὲν (ouden) Adjective - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3762.htm">Strong's 3762: </a> No one, none, nothing. is ἐστιν (estin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> 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 <a href="/greek/strongs_2572.htm">Strong's 2572: </a> To veil, hide, conceal, envelop. Akin to klepto and krupto; to cover up. that ὃ (ho) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3739.htm">Strong's 3739: </a> Who, which, what, that. will not be uncovered, ἀποκαλυφθήσεται (apokalyphthēsetai) Verb - Future Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_601.htm">Strong's 601: </a> To uncover, bring to light, reveal. From apo and kalupto; to take off the cover, i.e. Disclose. or καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. hidden κρυπτὸν (krypton) Adjective - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2927.htm">Strong's 2927: </a> From krupto; concealed, i.e. Private. that ὃ (ho) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3739.htm">Strong's 3739: </a> Who, which, what, that. will not be made known. γνωσθήσεται (gnōsthēsetai) Verb - Future Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1097.htm">Strong's 1097: </a> A prolonged form of a primary verb; to 'know' in a great variety of applications and with many implications. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/matthew/10-26.htm">Matthew 10:26 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/matthew/10-26.htm">Matthew 10:26 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/matthew/10-26.htm">Matthew 10:26 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/matthew/10-26.htm">Matthew 10:26 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/matthew/10-26.htm">Matthew 10:26 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/matthew/10-26.htm">Matthew 10:26 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/matthew/10-26.htm">Matthew 10:26 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/matthew/10-26.htm">Matthew 10:26 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/matthew/10-26.htm">Matthew 10:26 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/matthew/10-26.htm">Matthew 10:26 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/matthew/10-26.htm">NT Gospels: Matthew 10:26 Therefore don't be afraid of them (Matt. 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