Luke 8:17

17 For nothing is secret that shall not be made manifest, neither any thing hid that shall not be known and come to light.

Luke 8:17 Meaning and Commentary

Luke 8:17

For nothing is secret that shall not be made manifest,
&c.] 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 Matthew 10:26) (See Gill on Matthew 10:27)

Luke 8:17 In-Context

15 But that on the good ground are those who in an honest and good heart, having heard the word, keep it and bring forth fruit with patience.

16 No one when they have lighted a lamp cover it with a vessel or put it under a bed, but set it on a lampstand, that those who enter in may see the light.

17 For nothing is secret that shall not be made manifest, neither any thing hid that shall not be known and come to light.

18 Take heed therefore how ye hear, for whosoever has, to him shall be given; and whosoever has not, from him shall be taken even that which he seems to have.

19 Then his mother and his brethren came to him and could not get to him for the crowd.