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But all things, when they are reproved, are revealed by the light, for everything that is revealed is light.
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Light Exposes Darkness
Commentators universally agree that a primary function of spiritual light—the truth of the gospel, Christ, and believers—is to expose sin. Like a bright light turned on in a dark room, it reveals the true, ugly nature of deeds done in secret. Scholars like Albert Barnes and John Calvin explain that this exposure is the first step in dealing with sin, as it can no longer hide or masquerade as something harmless.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
But all things that are reproved. Margin, discovered. The word here used properly means proved, demonstrated, reproved, or convic…
Are made manifest by the light (υπο του φωτος φανερουτα). Turn on the light. Often the preacher is the only man brave enough to tu…
19th Century
Anglican
But all things that are reproved are made manifest by the light.—This should properly be rendered, But all things, wh…
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Baptist
For whatsoever doth make manifest is light. Wherefore he saith, Awake thou that sleepest, and arise from the dead, and Christ shall give thee l…
Paul appeals to the effect of light in the natural world. It penetrates wherever it shines, so that everything is lit up by it. In the same way, wh…
16th Century
Protestant
But when all things are reproved. As the participle (φανερούμενον), which is translated that which does make manifest, is in the …
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
But all things that are reproved As all sins should be, by the ministers of the Gospel, and by other saints, and wil…
Filthy lusts must be rooted out. These sins must be dreaded and detested. Here are not only cautions against blatant acts of sin, but also against …