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What I tell you in the darkness, speak in the light; and what you hear whispered in the ear, proclaim on the housetops.
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Private Learning, Public Proclaiming
Commentators like Spurgeon and Aquinas highlight a two-part rhythm in this verse. First, disciples receive personal, intimate instruction from Jesus ('in darkness,' 'in the ear'). Then, they are commanded to boldly and publicly share that exact message with the world ('in the light,' 'on the housetops'). Personal spiritual experience is meant for public witness.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
What I tell you in darkness, etc. That is, in secret, in private, in confidence. The private instructions which…
19th Century
Anglican
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Baptist
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
What I tell you in darkness Hence Christ proceeds to encourage his disciples to an open, plain, and faithful ministr…
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13th Century
Catholic
The Lord instructed the Apostles concerning their office and their necessary means of livelihood; but now He instructs them concerning their immine…
