Verse 13
On the other hand, when light shines on evil deeds, other people see them for what they are, namely, evil. This verse is not contradicting the previous one. Paul was assuring his readers that God will bring evil to the light one day and show it to be what it is. He Himself will bring all evil to the light eventually. Everything that becomes visible "is light" in the sense that it becomes obvious, but it also becomes good.
"This may mean that Christians who lead a righteous life thereby restrain and reform evildoers, yes, and even convert them." [Note: Stott, p. 200. See also Foulkes, p. 148.]
"Turn on the light. Often the preacher is the only man brave enough to turn the light on the private sins of men and women or even those of a community." [Note: Robertson, 4:543.]
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