That shall not be known (ο ου μη γνωσθη). Peculiar to Luke. First aorist passive subjunctive of γινωσκω with the strong double neg…

For nothing is secret.—Another of the maxims which were often in our Lord’s lips, and applied as circumstances presented themselves. In Ma…

You cannot conceal anything from the eye of God, so do not try to do so. You are like bees in a glass hive, watched while you are working, and your…

The Venerable Bede: Having previously said to his apostles, To you it is given to know the mysteries of the kingdom of God,…

The theme of these verses is the same as that of vv.11–15—namely, that what is genuine can and will be tested for its authenticity. If what is “hid…

For nothing is secret that shall not be made manifest ,
&c.] Meaning, whatever was then wrapped up in parables and d…

There are many very needful and excellent rules and cautions for hearing the word, in the parable of the sower, and the application of it. Happy ar…