Matthew 10:26-28
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
Courage Under Persecution. 26 (A)“Therefore do not be afraid of them. Nothing is concealed that will not be revealed, nor secret that will not be known.[a](B) 27 What I say to you in the darkness, speak in the light; what you hear whispered, proclaim on the housetops. 28 And do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul; rather, be afraid of the one who can destroy both soul and body in Gehenna.(C)
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- 10:26 The concealed and secret coming of the kingdom is to be proclaimed by them, and no fear must be allowed to deter them from that proclamation.
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