Matthew 10:26 Context
Matthew, the author of this Gospel, was a former tax collector who left his work to follow Jesus, becoming one of Christ’s twelve apostles.
Tax collecting was a despised profession by the Jewish people, as it was a way to get rich at the expense of your fellow countrymen.
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Matthew 10:26 Meaning
This verse is in the middle of a long passage where Jesus gathers his twelve disciples (called “apostles” here for the first time) and sends them away with instructions on how to disciple others.
He gives them power to heal and power over demons and instructs them to proclaim the kingdom of heaven.
But much of this passage is a warning. They will be hated. He is sending them out as sheep among wolves. Even their families will turn against them. And perhaps worst of all, they won’t be believed.
Not being believed can be so painful, whether you’ve been wrongly accused or are just trying to stand up for the truth and no one’s listening.
Fear Not Bible Verses (Matthew 10:26)
It can be so disheartening to preach what God has taught you only to be mocked or ignored. But Jesus promised us this: In the end, the truth always wins out.
There is nothing hidden that will not be disclosed. There is such a thing as truth, and it is found in Jesus. And Jesus guarantees that in the end, he will win. Every knee shall bow and every tongue confess that he is Lord.
How encouraging that your preaching is not in vain.
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Matthew 10:26 Application
Keep preaching what God lays on your heart, with all love and humility. You may not see the fruit now, but fruit will come.
Don’t assume you know the truth in every circumstance, but know that the truth in every domain—relationships, work, politics, and of course the gospel—will always eventually come to light.
“Hidden Things Will Be Revealed” (Matthew 10:26)
The gospel is a public message, gloriously so! It is for everyone, and God wants it proclaimed to the ends of the earth.
“How abundant are the good things that you have stored up for those who fear you, that you bestow in the sight of all, on those who take refuge in you.”