Mark 4:22
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For there is nothing hidden that will not be disclosed, and nothing concealed that will not be brought to light.
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And they came over unto the other side of the sea, into the country of the Gadarenes.
Open source ↗In this chapter, we have, I. The parable of the seed, and the four sorts of ground (Mar 4:1-9), with the exposition of it (Mar 4:10-20), and the application of it (Mar 4:21-25). II. The parable of the seed growing gradually, but insensibly (Mar 4:26-29). III. The parable of the grain of mustard-seed, and a general account of Christ's parables (Mar 4:30-34). IV. The miracle of Christ's sudden stilling a storm at sea (Mar 4:35-41).
Open source ↗4:22-23 One day the lamp (i.e., Jesus; cp. John 8:12) will shine his light on everything that is hidden, on every thought and secret action (Mark 13:26; 14:62; see Phil 2:10-11). The time to listen is before this occurs (Mark 4:9).
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For there is nothing hidden that will not be disclosed, and nothing concealed that will not be made known and brought to light.
For God will bring every deed into judgment, along with every hidden thing, whether good or evil.
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.
For I did not shrink back from declaring to you the whole will of God.
For we cannot stop speaking about what we have seen and heard.”