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Matthew 10:27

What I tell you in darkness, speak in the light. And what you hear whispered in the ear, preach above the rooftops.

Catholic Public Domain Version

In The King James Version

What I tell you in darkness, that speak ye in light: and what ye hear in the ear, that preach ye upon the housetops.

In Context

26Therefore, do not fear them. For nothing is covered that shall not be revealed, nor hidden that shall not be known.

28And do not be afraid of those who kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul. But instead fear him who is able to destroy both soul and body in Hell.

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Cross References

Proverbs 1:20Wisdom forewarns far and wide; she bestows her voice in the streets.

Matthew 13:1In that day, Jesus, departing from the house, sat down beside the sea.

Luke 8:10And he said to them: “To you it has been given to know the mystery of the kingdom of God. But to the rest, it is in parables, so that: seeing, they may not perceive, and hearing, they may not understand.

John 16:13But when the Spirit of truth has arrived, he will teach the whole truth to you. For he will not be speaking from himself. Instead, whatever he will hear, he will speak. And he will announce to you the things that are to come.

John 16:29His disciples said to him: “Behold, now you are speaking plainly and not reciting a proverb.

Acts 5:28and said: “We strongly order you not to teach in this name. For behold, you have filled Jerusalem with your doctrine, and you wish to bring the blood of this man upon us.”

Matthew Henry on Matthew 10:17-42

Instructions to the Apostles. 16 Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves. 17 But beware of men: for they will deliver you up to the councils, and they will scourge you in their synagogues; 18 And ye shall be brought before governors and kings for my sake, for a testimony against them and the Gentiles. 19 But when they deliver you up, take no thought how or what ye shall speak: for it shall be given you in that same hour what ye shall speak.… Read the whole commentary →

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