Luke 8:17
New International Version
For there is nothing hidden that will not be disclosed, and nothing concealed that will not be known or brought out into the open.

New Living Translation
For all that is secret will eventually be brought into the open, and everything that is concealed will be brought to light and made known to all.

English Standard Version
For nothing is hidden that will not be made manifest, nor is anything secret that will not be known and come to light.

Berean Standard Bible
For there is nothing hidden that will not be disclosed, and nothing concealed that will not be made known and brought to light.

Berean Literal Bible
For nothing is hidden which will not become manifest, nor secret which shall not be known and come to light.

King James Bible
For nothing is secret, that shall not be made manifest; neither any thing hid, that shall not be known and come abroad.

New King James Version
For nothing is secret that will not be revealed, nor anything hidden that will not be known and come to light.

New American Standard Bible
For nothing is concealed that will not become evident, nor anything hidden that will not be known and come to light.

NASB 1995
“For nothing is hidden that will not become evident, nor anything secret that will not be known and come to light.

NASB 1977
“For nothing is hidden that shall not become evident, nor anything secret that shall not be known and come to light.

Legacy Standard Bible
For nothing is hidden that will not become evident, nor anything secret that will not be known and come to light.

Amplified Bible
For there is nothing hidden that will not become evident, nor anything secret that will not be known and come out into the open.

Christian Standard Bible
For nothing is concealed that won’t be revealed, and nothing hidden that won’t be made known and brought to light.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
For nothing is concealed that won’t be revealed, and nothing hidden that won’t be made known and come to light.

American Standard Version
For nothing is hid, that shall not be made manifest; nor anything secret, that shall not be known and come to light.

Contemporary English Version
There is nothing hidden that will not be found. There is no secret that will not be well known.

English Revised Version
For nothing is hid, that shall not be made manifest; nor anything secret, that shall not be known and come to light.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
There is nothing hidden that will not be revealed. There is nothing kept secret that will not come to light.

Good News Translation
"Whatever is hidden away will be brought out into the open, and whatever is covered up will be found and brought to light.

International Standard Version
There is nothing hidden that won't be revealed, and there is nothing secret that won't become known and come to light.

Majority Standard Bible
For there is nothing hidden that will not be disclosed, and nothing concealed that will not be made known and brought to light.

NET Bible
For nothing is hidden that will not be revealed, and nothing concealed that will not be made known and brought to light.

New Heart English Bible
For nothing is hidden, that will not be revealed; nor anything secret, that will not be known and come to light.

Webster's Bible Translation
For nothing is secret, that shall not be made manifest; neither any thing hid, that shall not be known, and come abroad.

Weymouth New Testament
There is nothing hidden, which shall not be openly seen; nor anything secret, which shall not be known and come into the light of day.

World English Bible
For nothing is hidden that will not be revealed, nor anything secret that will not be known and come to light.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
for nothing is secret, that will not become visible, nor hid, that will not be known and become visible.

Berean Literal Bible
For nothing is hidden which will not become manifest, nor secret which shall not be known and come to light.

Young's Literal Translation
for nothing is secret, that shall not become manifest, nor hid, that shall not be known, and become manifest.

Smith's Literal Translation
For there is nothing hid, which should not be made manifest; nor concealed, which should not be made known, and come clear.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
For there is not any thing secret that shall not be made manifest, nor hidden, that shall not be known and come abroad.

Catholic Public Domain Version
For there is nothing secret, which will not be made clear, nor is there anything hidden, which will not be known and be brought into plain sight.

New American Bible
For there is nothing hidden that will not become visible, and nothing secret that will not be known and come to light.

New Revised Standard Version
For nothing is hidden that will not be disclosed, nor is anything secret that will not become known and come to light.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
For there is nothing covered which will not be uncovered; and nothing hidden which will not be known, and come to light.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
“For there is nothing covered that will not be revealed, neither hidden that will not be made known and come into the open.”
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
For there is nothing concealed, that shall not be made manifest, nor hid, that shall not be known and brought into view.

Godbey New Testament
For there is nothing hidden which shall not be made manifest; neither is there any thing concealed, which may not be made known and come into the light.

Haweis New Testament
For there is nothing hid which shall not be made manifest, nor concealed, which shall not be known and brought to light.

Mace New Testament
whatever is now obscure, shall hereafter be made clear; whatever is now conceal'd, shall then be publickly known.

Weymouth New Testament
There is nothing hidden, which shall not be openly seen; nor anything secret, which shall not be known and come into the light of day.

Worrell New Testament
for nothing is secret, that shall not be made manifest; nor hidden, that shall not be known, and become manifest.

Worsley New Testament
(For there is nothing secret, that shall not be made manifest: nor any thing concealed, which shall not be made known and come to light.)

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Lesson of the Lamp
16No one lights a lamp and covers it with a jar or puts it under a bed. Instead, he sets it on a stand, so those who enter can see the light. 17For there is nothing hidden that will not be disclosed, and nothing concealed that will not be made known and brought to light. 18Pay attention, therefore, to how you listen. Whoever has will be given more, but whoever does not have, even what he thinks he has will be taken away from him.”…

Cross References
Matthew 10:26
So do not be afraid of them. For there is nothing concealed that will not be disclosed, and nothing hidden that will not be made known.

Mark 4:22
For there is nothing hidden that will not be disclosed, and nothing concealed that will not be brought to light.

Luke 12:2-3
There is nothing concealed that will not be disclosed, and nothing hidden that will not be made known. / What you have spoken in the dark will be heard in the daylight, and what you have whispered in the inner rooms will be proclaimed from the housetops.

1 Corinthians 4:5
Therefore judge nothing before the appointed time; wait until the Lord comes. He will bring to light what is hidden in darkness and will expose the motives of men’s hearts. At that time each will receive his praise from God.

Ecclesiastes 12:14
For God will bring every deed into judgment, along with every hidden thing, whether good or evil.

Hebrews 4:13
Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight; everything is uncovered and exposed before the eyes of Him to whom we must give account.

Matthew 5:14-16
You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. / Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a basket. Instead, they set it on a stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. / In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.

John 3:19-21
And this is the verdict: The Light has come into the world, but men loved the darkness rather than the Light because their deeds were evil. / Everyone who does evil hates the Light, and does not come into the Light for fear that his deeds will be exposed. / But whoever practices the truth comes into the Light, so that it may be seen clearly that what he has done has been accomplished in God.”

Romans 2:16
on the day when God will judge men’s secrets through Christ Jesus, as proclaimed by my gospel.

Daniel 2:22
He reveals the deep and hidden things; He knows what lies in darkness, and light dwells with Him.

Ephesians 5:13
But everything exposed by the light becomes visible, for everything that is illuminated becomes a light itself.

Job 12:22
He reveals the deep things of darkness and brings deep shadows into light.

Psalm 90:8
You have set our iniquities before You, our secret sins in the light of Your presence.

Proverbs 10:9
He who walks in integrity walks securely, but he who perverts his ways will be found out.

Isaiah 29:15
Woe to those who dig deep to hide their plans from the LORD. In darkness they do their works and say, “Who sees us, and who will know?”


Treasury of Scripture

For nothing is secret, that shall not be made manifest; neither any thing hid, that shall not be known and come abroad.

nothing.

Luke 12:2,3
For there is nothing covered, that shall not be revealed; neither hid, that shall not be known…

Ecclesiastes 12:14
For God shall bring every work into judgment, with every secret thing, whether it be good, or whether it be evil.

Matthew 10:26
Fear them not therefore: for there is nothing covered, that shall not be revealed; and hid, that shall not be known.

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Luke 8
1. Women minister unto Jesus of their own means.
4. Jesus, after he had preached from place to place,
9. explains the parable of the sower,
16. and the candle;
19. declares who are his mother, and brothers;
22. rebukes the winds;
26. casts the legion of demons out of the man into the herd of pigs;
37. is rejected by the Gadarenes;
43. heals the woman of her bleeding;
49. and raises Jairus's daughter from death.














For nothing is hidden
This phrase emphasizes the omniscience of God, a central tenet in Christian theology. The Greek word for "hidden" is "κρυπτόν" (krypton), which implies something concealed or kept secret. In the context of the Bible, this suggests that no action, thought, or intention can be concealed from God. Historically, this reflects the Jewish understanding of God's all-seeing nature, as seen in passages like Psalm 139:1-4, where God's intimate knowledge of human actions and thoughts is celebrated. This phrase serves as a reminder of the ultimate accountability before God, encouraging believers to live transparently and righteously.

that will not be disclosed
The Greek word for "disclosed" is "φανερόν" (phaneron), meaning to make visible or manifest. This implies a future revelation of all things, aligning with the eschatological themes found throughout the New Testament. The idea is that in God's timing, all hidden things will be brought to light. This can be seen as a call to integrity, as believers are assured that truth will ultimately prevail. The historical context of early Christianity, often practiced in secret due to persecution, would have found comfort in the assurance that God would reveal and vindicate the truth.

and nothing concealed
"Concealed" translates from the Greek "ἀπόκρυφον" (apokryphon), which also means hidden or secret. This reinforces the previous statement, emphasizing the certainty and completeness of God's revelation. The repetition underscores the importance of the message. In a historical context, this would resonate with the early Christian communities who faced misunderstandings and misrepresentations. It assures them that God's justice will ultimately uncover and address all wrongs.

that will not be made known
The phrase "made known" comes from the Greek "γνωσθήσεται" (gnōsthēsetai), which means to come to know or to be revealed. This suggests an active process of revelation, where God will ensure that all truths are eventually understood. This aligns with the biblical theme of divine revelation, where God progressively reveals His will and truth to humanity. For believers, this is a call to trust in God's timing and wisdom, knowing that He will bring clarity and understanding in His perfect time.

and brought to light
The Greek word for "brought to light" is "ἐλθῇ εἰς φῶς" (elthē eis phōs), literally meaning to come into the light. Light is a powerful biblical metaphor for truth, purity, and divine presence. In the Gospel of John, Jesus is described as the "light of the world" (John 8:12), symbolizing the ultimate revelation of God's truth. This phrase assures believers that God's light will penetrate all darkness, revealing truth and dispelling falsehood. Historically, this would encourage Christians facing persecution or moral ambiguity, affirming that God's truth will ultimately triumph over deception and evil.

(17) For nothing is secret.--Another of the maxims which were often in our Lord's lips, and applied as circumstances presented themselves. In Matthew 10:26 (where see Note) it forms part of the charge to the twelve Apostles; here it follows on the interpretation of the parable of the Sower; in Luke 12:2 it points the moral of the uselessness of hypocrisy.

Verse 17. - For nothing is secret, that shall net be made manifest; neither anything hid, that shall not be known and come abroad. "All will gradually become clear to them. Whilst the night thickens over Israel on account of its unbelief, the disciples will advance into even fuller light, until there is nothing left in the plan of God which is obscure or hidden. The heart of Jesus is lifted up at this prospect. This accounts for the poetical rhythm which always appears at such moments" (Godet). This is very good, but Godet scarcely goes far enough. The Master's words surely promise that, as the ages advance, more and ever more light on the subject of God's dealings with men will be vouchsafed to the humble, patient searcher after the Divine wisdom. This apophthegm seems to have been a very favourite one of our Lord; he evidently used it on several occasions (see, for instance, Matthew 10:26, where the same words are reported to have been spoken in a different connection).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
For
γάρ (gar)
Conjunction
Strong's 1063: For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason.

there is
ἐστιν (estin)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.

nothing
οὐ (ou)
Adverb
Strong's 3756: No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not.

hidden
κρυπτὸν (krypton)
Adjective - Nominative Neuter Singular
Strong's 2927: From krupto; concealed, i.e. Private.

that
(ho)
Personal / Relative Pronoun - Nominative Neuter Singular
Strong's 3739: Who, which, what, that.

will not be
γενήσεται (genēsetai)
Verb - Future Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1096: A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude.

revealed,
φανερὸν (phaneron)
Adjective - Nominative Neuter Singular
Strong's 5318: Apparent, clear, visible, manifest; adv: clearly. From phaino; shining, i.e. Apparent; neuter publicly, externally.

[and] nothing
οὐδὲ (oude)
Conjunction
Strong's 3761: Neither, nor, not even, and not. From ou and de; not however, i.e. Neither, nor, not even.

concealed
ἀπόκρυφον (apokryphon)
Adjective - Nominative Neuter Singular
Strong's 614: Hidden away, secret, stored up. From apokrupto; secret; by implication, treasured.

that
(ho)
Personal / Relative Pronoun - Nominative Neuter Singular
Strong's 3739: Who, which, what, that.

will not be known
γνωσθῇ (gnōsthē)
Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Passive - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1097: A prolonged form of a primary verb; to 'know' in a great variety of applications and with many implications.

and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

illuminated.
φανερὸν (phaneron)
Adjective - Accusative Neuter Singular
Strong's 5318: Apparent, clear, visible, manifest; adv: clearly. From phaino; shining, i.e. Apparent; neuter publicly, externally.


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