Matthew 10:26

The Passion Translation

“Don’t be afraid or intimidated by others, for God will bring everything out into the open and every secret will be told.

Cross References

Proverbs 10:9

The one who walks in integrity will experience a fearless confidence in life, but the one who is devious will eventually be exposed.

Proverbs 28:1

Guilty criminals experience paranoia even though no one threatens them. But the innocent lovers of God, because of righteousness, will have the boldness of a young, ferocious lion!

Proverbs 29:25

Fear and intimidation is a trap that holds you back. But when you place your confidence in the Lord, you will be seated in the high place.

Isaiah 41:10

Do not yield to fear, for I am always near. Never turn your gaze from me, for I am your faithful God. I will infuse you with my strength and help you in every situation. I will hold you firmly with my victorious right hand.’

Isaiah 41:14

“Jacob, although you feel like a grub worm, have no fear! O men of Israel, I am here to help you! I am your Kinsman-Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel!

Jeremiah 1:8

Fear nothing when you confront the people, for I am with you, and I will protect you. I, Yahweh, have spoken.”

Ezekiel 2:6

And you, son of man, do not be afraid of them or of anything they say, even though you may feel like you are stepping on thorns and sitting on scorpions. Do not be afraid of their angry words or intimidated by their glaring stares, for they are rebellion personified!

Matthew 10:28

Don’t be in fear of those who can kill only the body but not your soul. Fear only God, who is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.

Mark 4:22

For there is nothing that is hidden that won’t be disclosed, and there is no secret that won’t be brought out into the light!

Luke 24:47

Now you must go into all the nations and preach repentance and forgiveness of sins so that they will turn to me. Start right here in Jerusalem,

Luke 8:17

Because this revelation lamp now shines within you, nothing will be hidden from you—it will all be revealed. Every secret of the kingdom will be unveiled and out in the open, made known by the revelation-light.

Acts 1:8

But I promise you this—the Holy Spirit will come upon you, and you will be seized with power. You will be my messengers to Jerusalem, throughout Judea, the distant provinces —even to the remotest places on earth!”

Acts 4:13

The council members were astonished as they witnessed the bold courage of Peter and John, especially when they discovered that they were just ordinary men who had never had religious training. Then they began to understand the effect Jesus had on them simply by spending time with him.

Acts 4:19

But Peter and John replied, “You can judge for yourselves—is it better to listen to you or to God?

1 Corinthians 4:5

So resist the temptation to pronounce premature judgment on anything before the appointed time when all will be fully revealed. Instead, wait until the Lord makes his appearance, for he will bring all that is hidden in darkness to light and unveil every secret motive of everyone’s heart. Then, when the whole truth is known, each will receive praise from God.

1 Peter 3:14

But even if you happen to suffer for doing what is right, you will have the joyful experience of the blessing of God. And Don’t be intimidated or terrified by those who would terrify you.