Matthew 10:27

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

Cross-references

In Matthew 13:1-17, Jesus speaks in parables to hide truth from some, contrasting with the command to proclaim openly.

In Matthew 13:34, Jesus teaches publicly only in parables (veiled speech), contrasting with the open proclamation commanded here.

In Matthew 13:35, parables utter hidden things, paralleling the command to proclaim hidden truths openly.

In Proverbs 1:20-23, Wisdom cries aloud in the streets — echoing Jesus' command to publicly proclaim what was heard in secret.

Proverbs 8:1-5 has Wisdom calling out at the city gates — a parallel to Jesus instructing disciples to proclaim openly on housetops.

Luke 8:10 Contrast

In Luke 8:10, disciples receive kingdom secrets while others get parables to prevent understanding, contrasting with open proclamation.

John 16:25 Parallel

In John 16:25, Jesus promises to speak plainly, mirroring the command to proclaim openly what was whispered.

Acts 5:20 Parallel

In Acts 5:20, the angel commands the apostles to speak publicly in the temple — directly fulfilling Jesus' charge to proclaim what they heard.

Isaiah 48:6 Parallel

Isaiah 48:6 calls Israel to declare new hidden things they have heard — directly parallel to Jesus telling disciples to speak in light what they heard in dark.

Mark 4:22 Parallel

Mark 4:22 states that nothing hidden remains secret but comes to light — directly parallel to Jesus' saying about speaking in the light.

Luke 12:3 Parallel

Luke 12:3 contains the same teaching: what is spoken in dark and whispered will be proclaimed on housetops — a synoptic parallel.

Acts 5:28 Parallel

Acts 5:28 shows the apostles filled Jerusalem with their teaching — the result of obeying Jesus' command to proclaim openly what was whispered.

John 16:13 Parallel

In John 16:13, the Spirit speaks what he hears from the Father, paralleling disciples who proclaim what they heard from Jesus.

John 16:29 Parallel

In John 16:29, disciples note Jesus speaks plainly, reflecting the move from hidden to open speech commanded here.

Acts 17:17 Parallel

In Acts 17:17, Paul reasons daily in the marketplace — a public proclamation reflecting Jesus' instruction to speak in the light.