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But there is nothing covered up, that will not be revealed, nor hidden, that will not be known.
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Hypocrisy is Futile
Commentators like Charles Spurgeon emphasize that since Jesus guarantees all secrets will be revealed, hypocrisy is not just sinful but also foolish. The hypocrite's only hope is to remain undiscovered, but this verse declares that such concealment is temporary. Ultimately, every hidden thing will be brought to light, making hypocrisy a futile and insane endeavor.
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Covered up (συγκεκαλυμμενον εστιν). Periphrastic perfect passive indicative of συγκαλυπτω, an old verb, but here only in the N.T.,…
19th Century
Anglican
For there is nothing covered.—More accurately, but there is nothing . . . The Greek conjunction cannot possibly have the …
Baptist
For there is nothing covered, that shall not be revealed; neither hid, that shall not be known.
For many days, the hypocrite's true…
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Again Luke notes the crowds, emphasizing the extremely large size of this one. Jesus addresses the disciples “first”; the crowds received his words…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
For there is nothing covered that shall not be revealed , &c.] No sin, be it ever so secret or privately done, as no…
Presbyterian
A firm belief in the doctrine of God's universal providence, and its extent, would satisfy us when we are in peril and encourage us to trust God in…
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