For nothing is concealed that will not become evident, nor anything hidden that will not be known and come to light.
Parallel translations
- WEB For nothing is hidden, that will not be revealed; nor anything secret, that will not be known and come to light.
- KJV For nothing is secret, that shall not be made manifest; neither any thing hid, that shall not be known and come abroad.
- BSB For there is nothing hidden that will not be disclosed, and nothing concealed that will not be made known and brought to light.
- NKJV For nothing is secret that will not be revealed, nor anything hidden that will not be known and come to light.
- NLT 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.
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Quick answer
Nothing hidden will stay concealed; all will be brought to light. God's truth and final judgment will expose all things.
Overview
Jesus declares that what is now hidden will be revealed, both the unfolding of His Kingdom and the future disclosure at judgment. Nothing escapes God's sight. This both encourages disciples to be faithful and warns that secret sin and unbelief will not remain hidden.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 5
- Luke 12:2–3But there is nothing covered up, that will not be revealed, nor hidden, that will not be known.
- Matt 10:26Therefore don’t be afraid of them, for there is nothing covered that will not be revealed; and hidden that will not be known.
- Mark 4:22For there is nothing hidden, except that it should be made known; neither was anything made secret, but that it should come to light.
- Eccl 12:14For God will bring every work into judgment, with every hidden thing, whether it is good, or whether it is evil.
- 1 Cor 4:5Therefore judge nothing before the time, until the Lord comes, who will both bring to light the hidden things of darkness, and reveal the counsels of the hearts. Then each man will get his praise from God.
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