1.1 KiB
(Jesus continues to speak to his disciples.)
a lamp
This was a small bowl with a wick and olive oil for fuel.
a lampstand
"a table" or "a shelf"
For nothing is hidden, that will not be made known
This can be translated positively as "Everything that is hidden will be made known."
nor anything secret, that will not be known and come into the light
This can be translated as "and everything that is secret will be known and come into the light."
how you listen
This could also be translated as "how you listen to what I tell you" or "how you listen to God's word." (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit)
whoever has
This could be also be translated as "whoever has understanding" or "whoever receives what I teach."
to him will be given more
"more will be given to him." This can be translated with an active verb: "God will give him more." (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive)
whoever has not
This can be translated as "whoever does not have understanding" or "whoever does not receive what I teach."