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For nothing is hidden, that will not be revealed; nor anything secret, that will not be known and come to light.
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The Gospel Will Be Proclaimed
Commentators explain that this verse is not just a general proverb, but is directly connected to the gospel message. The truths Jesus taught his disciples in private, like the meaning of parables, were not meant to remain secret. This verse is a promise that these 'hidden' truths of the kingdom would eventually be made manifest and proclaimed openly to the world.
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That shall not be known (ο ου μη γνωσθη). Peculiar to Luke. First aorist passive subjunctive of γινωσκω with the strong double neg…
19th Century
Anglican
For nothing is secret.—Another of the maxims which were often in our Lord’s lips, and applied as circumstances presented themselves. In Ma…
Baptist
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…
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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…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
For nothing is secret that shall not be made manifest , &c.] Meaning, whatever was then wrapped up in parables and d…
Presbyterian
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…
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