What does Jesus say about the hidden things in Luke 8:17?
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Correct answer: They will be made manifest
Jesus teaches that nothing is secret that will not be made manifest, nor is anything hid that will not be known and come to light. The lamp symbolizes this inevitable exposure of truth.
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