King James Version
Luke 8:17 in the King James Version says “For nothing is secret, that shall not be made manifest; neither any thing hid, that shall not be known and come abroad .” — study this verse from Luke chapter 8 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“For nothing is secret, that shall not be made manifest; neither any thing hid, that shall not be known and come abroad .”
Luke 8:17 · King James Version
But that on the good ground are they, which in an honest and good heart, having heard the word, keep it, and bring forth fruit with patience.
No man, when he hath lighted a candle, covereth it with a vessel, or putteth it under a bed; but setteth it on a candlestick, that they which enter in may see the light.
For nothing is secret, that shall not be made manifest; neither any thing hid, that shall not be known and come abroad .
Take heed therefore how ye hear: for whosoever hath, to him shall be given; and whosoever hath not, from him shall be taken even that which he seemeth to have. seemeth: or, thinketh that he hath
Then came to him his mother and his brethren, and could not come at him for the press.
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Compare 4 commentaries from different scholars and time periods for a richer understanding.
“For”
G1063properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
“manifest”
G5318shining, i.e., apparent (literally or figuratively); neuter (as adverb) publicly, externally
“be made”
G1096to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e., (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
“be known”
G1097to "know" (absolutely) in a great variety of applications and with many implications (as follow, with others not thus clearly expressed)
“and”
G2532and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
“abroad”
G1519to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
“manifest”
G5318shining, i.e., apparent (literally or figuratively); neuter (as adverb) publicly, externally
“come”
G2064to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
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