Luke 8:17 nasb — "For nothing is hidden that will not become evident, nor anything secret that will not be known and come to light.

NASB

""For nothing is hidden that will not become evident, nor anything secret that will not be known and come to light."

— Luke 8:17, NASB

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Luke 8 — Context

14

"The seed which fell among the thorns, these are the ones who have heard, and as they go on their way they are choked with worries and riches and pleasures of this life, and bring no fruit to maturity.

15

"But the seed in the good soil, these are the ones who have heard the word in an honest and good heart, and hold it fast, and bear fruit with perseverance.

16

"Now no one after lighting a lamp covers it over with a container, or puts it under a bed; but he puts it on a lampstand, so that those who come in may see the light.

17

"For nothing is hidden that will not become evident, nor anything secret that will not be known and come to light.

18

"So take care how you listen; for whoever has, to him more shall be given; and whoever does not have, even what he thinks he has shall be taken away from him."

19

And His mother and brothers came to Him, and they were unable to get to Him because of the crowd.

20

And it was reported to Him, "Your mother and Your brothers are standing outside, wishing to see You."

Luke 8:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 8:17 say?
Luke 8:17 in the NASB reads: “"For nothing is hidden that will not become evident, nor anything secret that will not be known and come to light.”
Where is Luke 8:17 in the Bible?
Luke 8:17 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 8, verse 17.
Who wrote Luke?
Luke is traditionally attributed to Luke the physician, companion of Paul. It was written c. AD 60–62.
What is the book of Luke about?
Luke writes "an orderly account" of Jesus' life from a careful historian's pen, with special attention to the poor, the outsider, women, prayer, and the Holy Spirit. From the angelic announcements at the beginning to the Emmaus road at the end, Luke shows Jesus as the Savior of the world.
What are the major themes of Luke?
Luke explores themes including Salvation for All, Holy Spirit, Prayer, Compassion, Joy. These themes shape the meaning and context of Luke 8:17.
What translation should I read Luke 8:17 in?
Luke 8:17 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Luke 8:17?
Luke 8:17 reads (NASB): “"For nothing is hidden that will not become evident, nor anything secret that will not be known and come to light.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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