“You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden.

“So do not be afraid of them, for there is nothing concealed that will not be disclosed, or hidden that will not be made known.

The Father Revealed in the Son

At that time Jesus said, “I praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children.

So was fulfilled what was spoken through the prophet: “I will open my mouth in parables, I will utter things hidden since the creation of the world.”

The Parables of the Hidden Treasure and the Pearl

“The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and then in his joy went and sold all he had and bought that field.

For whatever is hidden is meant to be disclosed, and whatever is concealed is meant to be brought out into the open.

For there is nothing hidden that will not be disclosed, and nothing concealed that will not be known or brought out into the open.

But they did not understand what this meant. It was hidden from them, so that they did not grasp it, and they were afraid to ask him about it.

At that time Jesus, full of joy through the Holy Spirit, said, “I praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children. Yes, Father, for this is what you were pleased to do.

The Lamp of the Body

“No one lights a lamp and puts it in a place where it will be hidden, or under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, so that those who come in may see the light.

There is nothing concealed that will not be disclosed, or hidden that will not be made known.

The disciples did not understand any of this. Its meaning was hidden from them, and they did not know what he was talking about.

and said, “If you, even you, had only known on this day what would bring you peace—but now it is hidden from your eyes.