Luke 8:17

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

Berean Standard Bible

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Study note

Setting — Jesus delivers this statement immediately after the lamp parable, addressing his disciples and the surrounding crowd about the necessity of openly receiving his teaching.

The words — κρυπτὸν (krupton) means hidden, and φανερὸν (phaneron) means manifest, establishing the verse’s core claim that concealed reality will inevitably become apparent.

The thread — This declaration runs through Mark 4:22, Luke 12:2, and Matthew 10:26 as a repeated Synoptic formula.

Why it lands — The text states plainly that nothing concealed will remain undisclosed, which directly follows the command to pay careful attention to how one listens (Luke 8:18). Readers must therefore treat spoken instruction as permanent and decisive rather than provisional.

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The Greek words

οὐouNothing γάρgarfor ἐστινestinis κρυπτὸνkruptonhidden ὃhowhich οὐounot φανερὸνphaneronmanifest γενήσεται,genēsetaiwill become,οὐδὲoudenor [is]ἀπόκρυφονapokruphonsecret ὃhowhich οὐoucertainly μὴmēnot γνωσθῇgnōsthēamay be known καὶkaiand εἰςeisto φανερὸνphaneronlight ἔλθῃ.¶elthēcome.

King James Version

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

Cross-references

Luke 12:2 There is nothing concealed that will not be disclosed, and nothing hidden that will not be made known.
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.
Ecclesiastes 12:14 For God will bring every deed into judgment, along with every hidden thing, whether good or evil.
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.