For there is nothing hid, which shall not be manifested; neither was anything kept secret, but that it should come into the open.
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Cornelius a Lapide
AD 1637
For there is nothing hid which shall not be made manifest; neither was it made secret, but that it may come abroad. This is the Greek and Latin reading. Although the doctrine of the Gospel and My deeds and words are as yet hidden and secret, I do not wish them always to remain so. At the proper time they must be openly proclaimed by you, 0 My disciples. So SS. Jerome and Bede. This is what Christ says in S. Matt. x27 , What I say unto you in darkness, that speak ye in light, &c.