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Luke 8:17

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does Luke 8:17 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “For nothing is hid, that shall not be made manifest; nor [anything] secret, that shall not be known and come to light.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

For nothing is hid, that shall not be made manifest; nor [anything] secret, that shall not be known and come to light.
Luke 8:17 — American Standard Version

Context — Luke 8

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
14And that which fell among the thorns, these are they that have heard, and as they go on their way they are choked with cares and riches and pleasures of [this] life, and bring no fruit to perfection.
15And that in the good ground, these are such as in an honest and good heart, having heard the word, hold it fast, and bring forth fruit with patience.
16And no man, when he hath lighted a lamp, covereth it with a vessel, or putteth it under a bed; but putteth it on a stand, that they that enter in may see the light.
17For nothing is hid, that shall not be made manifest; nor [anything] secret, that shall not be known and come to light.
18Take heed therefore how ye hear: for whosoever hath, to him shall be given; and whosoever hath not, from him shall be taken away even that which he thinketh he hath.
19And there came to him his mother and brethren, and they could not come at him for the crowd.
20And it was told him, Thy mother and thy brethren stand without, desiring to see thee.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“For nothing is secret that shall not be made manifest, etc.] Meaning, whatever was then wrapped up in parables and dark sayings, or was secretly, and in a private manner, committed to them, should be made manifest by them to others hereafter: neither any thing hid, that shall not be made known, and come abroad; for what had been whispered to them, in the most secret and silent manner, was to come abroad not only in Judea, but in all the world, and to be published upon the house tops; (See Gill on “<401026>Matthew 10:26”) (See Gill on “<401027>Matthew 10:27”)”
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“For nothing, &c.--(See on Luk 12:2).”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“See the notes at Mark 4:21-25. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“For nothing is hid - Strive not to conceal it at all; for you can conceal nothing long. Mat 10:26; Mar 4:22; Luk 12:2. Luke 8:18”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“nothing: Luk 12:2, Luk 12:3; Ecc 12:14; Mat 10:26; Co1 4:5 Luke 8:18”
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