Luke 8:17 web — For nothing is hidden, that will not be revealed; nor anything secret, that will not be known and come to light.

World English Bible

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

— Luke 8:17, World English Bible

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Luke 8 — Context

14

That which fell among the thorns, these are those who have heard, and as they go on their way they are choked with cares, riches, and pleasures of life, and bring no fruit to maturity.

15

That in the good ground, these are such as in an honest and good heart, having heard the word, hold it tightly, and bring forth fruit with patience.

16

"No one, when he has lit a lamp, covers it with a container, or puts it under a bed; but puts it on a stand, that those who enter in may see the light.

17

For nothing is hidden, that will not be revealed; nor anything secret, that will not be known and come to light.

18

Be careful therefore how you hear. For whoever has, to him will be given; and whoever doesn't have, from him will be taken away even that which he thinks he has."

19

His mother and brothers came to him, and they could not come near him for the crowd.

20

It was told him by some saying, "Your mother and your brothers stand outside, desiring to see you."

Luke 8:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 8:17 say?
Luke 8:17 in the World English Bible reads: “For nothing is hidden, that will not be revealed; 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 (WEB): “For nothing is hidden, that will not be revealed; 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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