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neither any thing hid, that shall not be known and come abroad. <a href="/nkjv/luke/8.htm">New King James Version</a> For nothing is secret that will not be revealed, nor anything hidden that will not be known and come to light. <a href="/nasb_/luke/8.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> For nothing is concealed that will not become evident, nor anything hidden that will not be known and come to light. <a href="/nasb/luke/8.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220For nothing is hidden that will not become evident, nor anything secret that will not be known and come to light. <a href="/nasb77/luke/8.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “For nothing is hidden that shall not become evident, nor anything secret that shall not be known and come to light. <a href="/lsb/luke/8.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> For nothing is hidden that will not become evident, nor anything secret that will not be known and come to light. <a href="/amp/luke/8.htm">Amplified Bible</a> For there is nothing hidden that will not become evident, nor anything secret that will not be known and come out into the open. <a href="/csb/luke/8.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> For nothing is concealed that won’t be revealed, and nothing hidden that won’t be made known and brought to light. <a href="/hcsb/luke/8.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> For nothing is concealed that won&#8217t be revealed, and nothing hidden that won&#8217t be made known and come to light. <a href="/asv/luke/8.htm">American Standard Version</a> For nothing is hid, that shall not be made manifest; nor anything secret, that shall not be known and come to light. <a href="/cev/luke/8.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> There is nothing hidden that will not be found. There is no secret that will not be well known. <a href="/erv/luke/8.htm">English Revised Version</a> For nothing is hid, that shall not be made manifest; nor anything secret, that shall not be known and come to light. <a href="/gwt/luke/8.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> There is nothing hidden that will not be revealed. There is nothing kept secret that will not come to light. <a href="/gnt/luke/8.htm">Good News Translation</a> "Whatever is hidden away will be brought out into the open, and whatever is covered up will be found and brought to light. <a href="/isv/luke/8.htm">International Standard Version</a> There is nothing hidden that won't be revealed, and there is nothing secret that won't become known and come to light. <a href="/msb/luke/8.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> For there is nothing hidden that will not be disclosed, and nothing concealed that will not be made known and brought to light. <a href="/net/luke/8.htm">NET Bible</a> For nothing is hidden that will not be revealed, and nothing concealed that will not be made known and brought to light. <a href="/nheb/luke/8.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> For nothing is hidden, that will not be revealed; nor anything secret, that will not be known and come to light. <a href="/wbt/luke/8.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> For nothing is secret, that shall not be made manifest; neither any thing hid, that shall not be known, and come abroad. <a href="/wey/luke/8.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> There is nothing hidden, which shall not be openly seen; nor anything secret, which shall not be known and come into the light of day. <a href="/web/luke/8.htm">World English Bible</a> For nothing is hidden that will not be revealed, nor anything secret that will not be known and come to light. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/luke/8.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> for nothing is secret, that will not become visible, nor hid, that will not be known and become visible. <a href="/blb/luke/8.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> For nothing is hidden which will not become manifest, nor secret which shall not be known and come to light. <a href="/ylt/luke/8.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> for nothing is secret, that shall not become manifest, nor hid, that shall not be known, and become manifest. <a href="/slt/luke/8.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> For there is nothing hid, which should not be made manifest; nor concealed, which should not be made known, and come clear.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/luke/8.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> For there is not any thing secret that shall not be made manifest, nor hidden, that shall not be known and come abroad. <a href="/cpdv/luke/8.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> For there is nothing secret, which will not be made clear, nor is there anything hidden, which will not be known and be brought into plain sight. <a href="/nabre/luke/8.htm">New American Bible</a> For there is nothing hidden that will not become visible, and nothing secret that will not be known and come to light. <a href="/nrsvce/luke/8.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> For nothing is hidden that will not be disclosed, nor is anything secret that will not become known and come to light.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/luke/8.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> For there is nothing covered which will not be uncovered; and nothing hidden which will not be known, and come to light. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/luke/8.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> “For there is nothing covered that will not be revealed, neither hidden that will not be made known and come into the open.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/luke/8.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> For there is nothing concealed, that shall not be made manifest, nor hid, that shall not be known and brought into view. <a href="/godbey/luke/8.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> <FR>For there is nothing hidden which shall not be made manifest; neither is there any thing concealed, which may not be made known and come into the light.<Fr> <a href="/haweis/luke/8.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> For there is nothing hid which shall not be made manifest, nor concealed, which shall not be known and brought to light. <a href="/mace/luke/8.htm">Mace New Testament</a> whatever is now obscure, shall hereafter be made clear; whatever is now conceal'd, shall then be publickly known. <a href="/wey/luke/8.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> There is nothing hidden, which shall not be openly seen; nor anything secret, which shall not be known and come into the light of day. <a href="/worrell/luke/8.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> <FR>for nothing is secret, that shall not be made manifest; nor hidden, that shall not be known, and become manifest.<Fr> <a href="/worsley/luke/8.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> <FR>(For there is nothing secret, that shall not be made manifest: nor any thing concealed, which shall not be <Fr>made<FR> known and come to light.)<Fr> <a href="/parallel/luke/8-17.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3-5_0Jtd9Lc?start=3139" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/luke/8.htm">The Lesson of the Lamp</a> 16No one lights a lamp and covers it with a jar or puts it under a bed. Instead, he sets it on a stand, so those who enter can see the light. 17<a href="/greek/1063.htm" title="1063: gar (Conj) -- For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason.">For</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: estin (V-PIA-3S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">there is</a> <a href="/greek/3756.htm" title="3756: ou (Adv) -- No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not.">nothing</a> <a href="/greek/2927.htm" title="2927: krypton (Adj-NNS) -- From krupto; concealed, i.e. Private.">hidden</a> <a href="/greek/3739.htm" title="3739: ho (RelPro-NNS) -- Who, which, what, that. ">that</a> <a href="/greek/3756.htm" title="3756: ou (Adv) -- No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not."></a> <a href="/greek/1096.htm" title="1096: genēsetai (V-FIM-3S) -- A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude.">will not be</a> <a href="/greek/5318.htm" title="5318: phaneron (Adj-NNS) -- Apparent, clear, visible, manifest; adv: clearly. From phaino; shining, i.e. Apparent; neuter publicly, externally.">disclosed,</a> <a href="/greek/3761.htm" title="3761: oude (Conj) -- Neither, nor, not even, and not. From ou and de; not however, i.e. Neither, nor, not even.">and nothing</a> <a href="/greek/614.htm" title="614: apokryphon (Adj-NNS) -- Hidden away, secret, stored up. From apokrupto; secret; by implication, treasured.">concealed</a> <a href="/greek/3739.htm" title="3739: ho (RelPro-NNS) -- Who, which, what, that. ">that</a> <a href="/greek/3756.htm" title="3756: ou (Adv) -- No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not."></a> <a href="/greek/3361.htm" title="3361: mē (Adv) -- Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether."></a> <a href="/greek/1097.htm" title="1097: gnōsthē (V-ASP-3S) -- A prolonged form of a primary verb; to know in a great variety of applications and with many implications.">will not be made known</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/2064.htm" title="2064: elthē (V-ASA-3S) -- To come, go. ">brought</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.">to</a> <a href="/greek/5318.htm" title="5318: phaneron (Adj-ANS) -- Apparent, clear, visible, manifest; adv: clearly. From phaino; shining, i.e. Apparent; neuter publicly, externally.">light.</a> 18Pay attention, therefore, to how you listen. Whoever has will be given more, but whoever does not have, even what he thinks he has will be taken away from him.”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/matthew/10-26.htm">Matthew 10:26</a> 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. <a href="/mark/4-22.htm">Mark 4:22</a> For there is nothing hidden that will not be disclosed, and nothing concealed that will not be brought to light. <a href="/luke/12-2.htm">Luke 12:2-3</a> There is nothing concealed that will not be disclosed, and nothing hidden that will not be made known. / What you have spoken in the dark will be heard in the daylight, and what you have whispered in the inner rooms will be proclaimed from the housetops. <a href="/1_corinthians/4-5.htm">1 Corinthians 4:5</a> 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. <a href="/ecclesiastes/12-14.htm">Ecclesiastes 12:14</a> For God will bring every deed into judgment, along with every hidden thing, whether good or evil. <a href="/hebrews/4-13.htm">Hebrews 4:13</a> Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight; everything is uncovered and exposed before the eyes of Him to whom we must give account. <a href="/matthew/5-14.htm">Matthew 5:14-16</a> You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. / Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a basket. Instead, they set it on a stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. / In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven. <a href="/john/3-19.htm">John 3:19-21</a> And this is the verdict: The Light has come into the world, but men loved the darkness rather than the Light because their deeds were evil. / Everyone who does evil hates the Light, and does not come into the Light for fear that his deeds will be exposed. / But whoever practices the truth comes into the Light, so that it may be seen clearly that what he has done has been accomplished in God.” <a href="/romans/2-16.htm">Romans 2:16</a> on the day when God will judge men’s secrets through Christ Jesus, as proclaimed by my gospel. <a href="/daniel/2-22.htm">Daniel 2:22</a> He reveals the deep and hidden things; He knows what lies in darkness, and light dwells with Him. <a href="/ephesians/5-13.htm">Ephesians 5:13</a> But everything exposed by the light becomes visible, for everything that is illuminated becomes a light itself. <a href="/job/12-22.htm">Job 12:22</a> He reveals the deep things of darkness and brings deep shadows into light. <a href="/psalms/90-8.htm">Psalm 90:8</a> You have set our iniquities before You, our secret sins in the light of Your presence. <a href="/proverbs/10-9.htm">Proverbs 10:9</a> He who walks in integrity walks securely, but he who perverts his ways will be found out. <a href="/isaiah/29-15.htm">Isaiah 29:15</a> Woe to those who dig deep to hide their plans from the LORD. In darkness they do their works and say, “Who sees us, and who will know?”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>For nothing is secret, that shall not be made manifest; neither any thing hid, that shall not be known and come abroad.nothing.<a href="/luke/12-2.htm">Luke 12:2,3</a> For there is nothing covered, that shall not be revealed; neither hid, that shall not be known… <a href="/ecclesiastes/12-14.htm">Ecclesiastes 12:14</a> For God shall bring every work into judgment, with every secret thing, whether it be good, or whether it be evil.<a href="/matthew/10-26.htm">Matthew 10:26</a> Fear them not therefore: for there is nothing covered, that shall not be revealed; and hid, that shall not be known.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/luke/5-16.htm">Abroad</a> <a href="/luke/8-10.htm">Clear</a> <a href="/mark/4-22.htm">Concealed</a> <a href="/luke/8-16.htm">Couch</a> <a href="/mark/14-65.htm">Cover</a> <a href="/mark/4-22.htm">Disclosed</a> <a href="/luke/8-16.htm">Enter</a> <a href="/matthew/13-26.htm">Evident</a> <a href="/luke/1-24.htm">Hid</a> <a href="/mark/4-22.htm">Hidden</a> <a href="/matthew/11-25.htm">Hide</a> <a href="/luke/8-16.htm">Lampstand</a> <a href="/luke/2-33.htm">Light</a> <a href="/mark/4-22.htm">Manifest</a> <a href="/luke/8-16.htm">Open</a> <a href="/luke/8-16.htm">Puts</a> <a href="/luke/2-36.htm">Revealed</a> <a href="/luke/8-7.htm">Room</a> <a href="/luke/2-35.htm">Secret</a> <a href="/luke/8-16.htm">Vessel</a> <a href="/mark/13-22.htm">View</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/luke/9-60.htm">Abroad</a> <a href="/luke/9-45.htm">Clear</a> <a href="/luke/9-45.htm">Concealed</a> <a href="/luke/17-34.htm">Couch</a> <a href="/luke/23-30.htm">Cover</a> <a href="/luke/12-2.htm">Disclosed</a> <a href="/luke/8-32.htm">Enter</a> <a href="/luke/11-20.htm">Evident</a> <a href="/luke/8-47.htm">Hid</a> <a href="/luke/8-18.htm">Hidden</a> <a href="/luke/13-21.htm">Hide</a> <a href="/hebrews/9-2.htm">Lampstand</a> <a href="/luke/8-18.htm">Light</a> <a href="/luke/19-11.htm">Manifest</a> <a href="/luke/11-9.htm">Open</a> <a href="/luke/9-62.htm">Puts</a> <a href="/luke/10-21.htm">Revealed</a> <a href="/luke/12-17.htm">Room</a> <a href="/luke/8-18.htm">Secret</a> <a href="/luke/11-33.htm">Vessel</a> <a href="/luke/19-3.htm">View</a><div class="vheading2">Luke 8</div>1. <a href="/luke/8-1.htm">Women minister unto Jesus of their own means.</a> 4. <a href="/luke/8-4.htm">Jesus, after he had preached from place to place,</a> 9. <a href="/luke/8-9.htm">explains the parable of the sower,</a> 16. <a href="/luke/8-16.htm">and the candle;</a> 19. <a href="/luke/8-19.htm">declares who are his mother, and brothers;</a> 22. <a href="/luke/8-22.htm">rebukes the winds;</a> 26. <a href="/luke/8-26.htm">casts the legion of demons out of the man into the herd of pigs;</a> 37. <a href="/luke/8-37.htm">is rejected by the Gadarenes;</a> 43. <a href="/luke/8-43.htm">heals the woman of her bleeding;</a> 49. <a href="/luke/8-49.htm">and raises Jairus's daughter from death.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/luke/8.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/luke/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/luke/8.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>For there is nothing hidden that will not be disclosed This phrase emphasizes the omniscience of God, who sees all things. In biblical context, it reflects the idea that God's truth and justice will ultimately prevail. This aligns with the teachings found in <a href="/ecclesiastes/12-14.htm">Ecclesiastes 12:14</a>, where it is stated that God will bring every deed into judgment, including every hidden thing. The phrase also serves as a warning to believers to live transparently and righteously, as all actions and intentions will eventually be revealed.and nothing concealed that will not be made known This part of the verse underscores the inevitability of divine revelation. It suggests that all secrets, whether good or bad, will be exposed. This is consistent with the theme found in <a href="/1_corinthians/4-5.htm">1 Corinthians 4:5</a>, where Paul speaks of the Lord bringing to light what is hidden in darkness and exposing the motives of the heart. Historically, this would have resonated with early Christians who faced persecution and needed reassurance that truth and justice would ultimately triumph.and brought to light The imagery of light is significant throughout Scripture, often symbolizing truth, purity, and the presence of God. In <a href="/john/8-12.htm">John 8:12</a>, Jesus refers to Himself as the "light of the world," indicating that He is the source of truth and revelation. This phrase assures believers that God's light will penetrate all darkness, revealing the true nature of all things. It serves as both a comfort and a call to live in accordance with God's will, knowing that His light will ultimately illuminate all aspects of life.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a> The speaker of this verse, Jesus is teaching His disciples and the crowd about the nature of truth and revelation. 2. <a href="/topical/d/disciples.htm">Disciples</a> The primary audience of Jesus' teachings, who are being prepared to understand and spread the Gospel. 3. <a href="/topical/c/crowd.htm">Crowd</a> The larger group of people who often gathered to hear Jesus' teachings, representing a diverse audience with varying levels of understanding and belief. 4. <a href="/topical/p/parables.htm">Parables</a> Jesus often used parables, including the one preceding this verse, to convey deeper spiritual truths in a way that required reflection and insight. 5. <a href="/topical/l/light.htm">Light</a> A recurring symbol in Jesus' teachings, representing truth, revelation, and the presence of God.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_nature_of_truth.htm">The Nature of Truth</a> Truth is inherently revealing. As followers of Christ, we are called to live in the light, embracing honesty and transparency in our lives. <a href="/topical/g/god's_omniscience.htm">God's Omniscience</a> God knows all things, and nothing is hidden from Him. This should encourage us to live with integrity, knowing that our actions and thoughts are seen by God. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_light.htm">The Role of Light</a> Light symbolizes truth and revelation. As Christians, we are called to be bearers of light, sharing the Gospel and living in a way that reflects God's truth. <a href="/topical/a/accountability_and_judgment.htm">Accountability and Judgment</a> There will be a time when all hidden things are revealed. This serves as a reminder of the coming judgment and the importance of living righteously. <a href="/topical/e/encouragement_in_trials.htm">Encouragement in Trials</a> For those facing persecution or injustice, this verse offers hope that truth will ultimately prevail, and God's justice will be revealed.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_luke_8.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Luke 8</a> <a href="/q/what_does_'coming_out'_mean.htm">What does "coming out of the closet" mean?</a> <a href="/q/what's_the_biblical_meaning_of_'coarse_jesting'.htm">What does 'coming out of the closet' mean?</a> <a href="/q/what_defines_a_true_worshiper.htm">Why do demons remain silent?</a> <a href="/q/are_secrets_biblical.htm">Is keeping secrets aligned with biblical teachings?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/luke/8.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(17) For nothing is secret.--Another of the maxims which were often in our Lord's lips, and applied as circumstances presented themselves. In <a href="/matthew/10-26.htm" title="Fear them not therefore: for there is nothing covered, that shall not be revealed; and hid, that shall not be known.">Matthew 10:26</a> (where see Note) it forms part of the charge to the twelve Apostles; here it follows on the interpretation of the parable of the Sower; in <a href="/luke/12-2.htm" title="For there is nothing covered, that shall not be revealed; neither hid, that shall not be known.">Luke 12:2</a> it points the moral of the uselessness of hypocrisy.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/luke/8.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 17. - For nothing is secret, that shall net be made manifest; neither anything hid, that shall not be known and come abroad. "All will gradually become clear to them. Whilst the night thickens over Israel on account of its unbelief, the disciples will advance into even fuller light, until there is nothing left in the plan of God which is obscure or hidden. The heart of Jesus is lifted up at this prospect. This accounts for the poetical rhythm which always appears at such moments" (Godet). This is very good, but Godet scarcely goes far enough. The Master's words surely promise that, as the ages advance, more and ever more light on the subject of God's dealings with men will be vouchsafed to the humble, patient searcher after the Divine wisdom. This apophthegm seems to have been a very favourite one of our Lord; he evidently used it on several occasions (see, for instance, <a href="/matthew/10-26.htm">Matthew 10:26</a>, where the same words are reported to have been spoken in a different connection). <a href="/commentaries/luke/8-17.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>For γάρ (gar) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1063.htm">Strong's 1063: </a> For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. there is ἐστιν (estin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. nothing οὐ (ou) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3756.htm">Strong's 3756: </a> No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not. hidden κρυπτὸν (krypton) Adjective - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2927.htm">Strong's 2927: </a> From krupto; concealed, i.e. Private. that ὃ (ho) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3739.htm">Strong's 3739: </a> Who, which, what, that. will not be γενήσεται (genēsetai) Verb - Future Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1096.htm">Strong's 1096: </a> A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude. revealed, φανερὸν (phaneron) Adjective - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5318.htm">Strong's 5318: </a> Apparent, clear, visible, manifest; adv: clearly. From phaino; shining, i.e. Apparent; neuter publicly, externally. [and] nothing οὐδὲ (oude) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_3761.htm">Strong's 3761: </a> Neither, nor, not even, and not. From ou and de; not however, i.e. Neither, nor, not even. concealed ἀπόκρυφον (apokryphon) Adjective - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_614.htm">Strong's 614: </a> Hidden away, secret, stored up. From apokrupto; secret; by implication, treasured. that ὃ (ho) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3739.htm">Strong's 3739: </a> Who, which, what, that. will not be known γνωσθῇ (gnōsthē) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Passive - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1097.htm">Strong's 1097: </a> A prolonged form of a primary verb; to 'know' in a great variety of applications and with many implications. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. illuminated. φανερὸν (phaneron) Adjective - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5318.htm">Strong's 5318: </a> Apparent, clear, visible, manifest; adv: clearly. 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