The Lord does not do things in secret. But then why is the Priesthood session not recorded? Why are bishopric meetings kept private? Why are temple covenants kept private?
Because they are sacred and do not need to be discussed among those who may not understand the sacred nature of the topic.
Why were these words to the disciples kept from the Nephites? The Nephites alive at the time were righteous since the most wicked people were destroyed before Christ's appearance.
Even righteous people may not be completely prepared to hear extremely sacred things. For example, a convert of 6 months can be a very strong and faithful member. However he still needs to be nourished and strengthened in his testimony before he can enter the temple to make sacred covenants after a year. There are even members that have been attending church their whole lives, but do not have the valiant steadfast testimony needed to comprehend or appreciate some sacred things. Meanwhile the weaker in testimony have plenty of resources and means to grow spiritually and they will eventually come to know the mysteries of God, just like any other persistent student of the gospel.
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