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For there is nothing hidden, except that it should be made known; neither was anything made secret, but that it should come to light.
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A Purpose for Secrecy
Commentators explain that the temporary secrecy of Jesus's message was intentional and strategic. The truth was entrusted to the disciples in a 'hidden' way so that, at the proper time, it could be powerfully manifested to all. The concealment was not the end goal, but a means to a greater, future revelation.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
There is nothing hid, etc. See Barnes "Matthew 10:26".
Save that it should be manifested (εαν μη ινα φανερωθη). Note εαν μη and ινα. Luke 8:17 has it
that shal…
19th Century
Anglican
For there is nothing hid.—This also is found elsewhere (e.g., in Matthew 10:26). The Greek word here for “secret” is interesting,…
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In the parable of the lamp (the Greek has “the lamp”), the lamp represents Jesus who has come. As the purpose of the lamp is to be put on a lampsta…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
For there is nothing hid In these parables, and figurative expressions used by Christ,
which shal…
These declarations were intended to draw the disciples' attention to the word of Christ. By His instructing them in this way, they were enabled to …
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