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Mark 4:22

What does Mark 4:22 mean?

A plain-English look at Mark 4:22 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Mark 4:22 means

Jesus declared that anything currently hidden or secret is ultimately destined to be revealed and brought to light. This truth applies to the mysteries of the Kingdom that He is now explaining privately to His disciples. The implication is that these truths are not to remain exclusive but will eventually be openly manifested either through the disciples' proclamation or by God's unfolding plan. Truth cannot forever be suppressed.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

For there is nothing hid, save that it should be manifested; neither was anything made secret, but that it should come to light.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

For there is nothing hid, which shall not be manifested; neither was any thing kept secret, but that it should come abroad.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

For there is nothing hid, save that it should be manifested; neither was anything made secret, but that it should come to light.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

There is nothing covered which will not be seen openly, and nothing has been made secret which will not come to light.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

for there is not anything hid that may not be manifested, nor was anything kept hid but that it may come to light.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

For there is nothing hid, which shall not be made manifest: neither was it made secret, but that it may come abroad.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

For there is nothing hidden which shall not be made manifest; nor does any secret thing take place, but that it should come to light.

Context

This verse elaborates on the principle introduced by the lamp analogy. It follows the rhetorical question about hiding a lamp and precedes an exhortation to listen carefully. This statement reinforces the idea that the truths of the Kingdom, currently revealed in parables and private explanations, have an ultimate purpose of being made manifest, hinting at the future mission of the disciples to spread these truths.

v.21And he said unto them, Is the lamp brought to be put under the bushel, or under the bed, and not to be put on the stand?

v.22This passage

v.23If any man hath ears to hear, let him hear.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Psalms 40:9

    I have proclaimed glad tidings of righteousness in the great assembly; Lo, I will not refrain my lips, O Jehovah, thou knowest.

  • 1 Corinthians 4:5

    Wherefore judge nothing before the time, until the Lord come, who will both bring to light the hidden things of darkness, and make manifest the counsels of the hearts; and then shall each man have his praise from God.

  • Ecclesiastes 12:14

    For God will bring every work into judgment, with every hidden thing, whether it be good, or whether it be evil.

  • Acts 20:27

    For I shrank not from declaring unto you the whole counsel of God.

  • Luke 12:2

    But there is nothing covered up, that shall not be revealed; and hid, that shall not be known.

  • Matthew 10:26

    Fear them not therefore: for there is nothing covered, that shall not be revealed; and hid, that shall not be known.

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