Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version There is nothing concealed that will not be disclosed, or hidden that will not be made known. New Living Translation The time is coming when everything that is covered up will be revealed, and all that is secret will be made known to all. English Standard Version Nothing is covered up that will not be revealed, or hidden that will not be known. Berean Standard Bible There is nothing concealed that will not be disclosed, and nothing hidden that will not be made known. Berean Literal Bible And nothing is concealed up which will not be revealed, nor hidden which will not be known. King James Bible For there is nothing covered, that shall not be revealed; neither hid, that shall not be known. New King James Version For there is nothing covered that will not be revealed, nor hidden that will not be known. New American Standard Bible But there is nothing covered up that will not be revealed, and hidden that will not be known. NASB 1995 “But there is nothing covered up that will not be revealed, and hidden that will not be known. NASB 1977 “But there is nothing covered up that will not be revealed, and hidden that will not be known. Legacy Standard Bible But there is nothing covered up that will not be revealed, and hidden that will not be known. Amplified Bible But there is nothing [so carefully] concealed that it will not be revealed, nor so hidden that it will not be made known. Christian Standard Bible There is nothing covered that won’t be uncovered, nothing hidden that won’t be made known. Holman Christian Standard Bible There is nothing covered that won’t be uncovered, nothing hidden that won’t be made known. American Standard Version But there is nothing covered up, that shall not be revealed; and hid, that shall not be known. Contemporary English Version Everything that is hidden will be found out, and every secret will be known. English Revised Version But there is nothing covered up, that shall not be revealed: and hid, that shall not be known. GOD'S WORD® Translation Nothing has been covered that will not be exposed. Whatever is secret will be made known. Good News Translation Whatever is covered up will be uncovered, and every secret will be made known. International Standard Version There is nothing covered up that won't be exposed and nothing secret that won't be made known. NET Bible Nothing is hidden that will not be revealed, and nothing is secret that will not be made known. New Heart English Bible But there is nothing covered up, that will not be revealed, nor hidden, that will not be known. Webster's Bible Translation For there is nothing covered, that shall not be revealed; neither hid, that shall not be known. Weymouth New Testament There is nothing that is covered up which will not be uncovered, nor hidden which will not become known. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThere is nothing concealed that will not be disclosed, and nothing hidden that will not be made known. World English Bible But there is nothing covered up that will not be revealed, nor hidden that will not be known. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand there is nothing covered that will not be revealed, and hid that will not be known; Berean Literal Bible And nothing is concealed up which will not be revealed, nor hidden which will not be known. Young's Literal Translation and there is nothing covered, that shall not be revealed; and hid, that shall not be known; Smith's Literal Translation And there is nothing covered, which shall not be revealed; and secret which shall not be known. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleFor there is nothing covered, that shall not be revealed: nor hidden, that shall not be known. Catholic Public Domain Version For there is nothing covered, which will not be revealed, nor anything hidden, which will not be known. New American Bible “There is nothing concealed that will not be revealed, nor secret that will not be known. New Revised Standard Version Nothing is covered up that will not be uncovered, and nothing secret that will not become known. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleFor there is nothing that is covered, that will not be uncovered; and what is hidden that will not be known. Aramaic Bible in Plain English “For there is nothing covered that will not be revealed, neither anything secret that will not be known.” NT Translations Anderson New TestamentFor there is nothing covered, which shall not be revealed, and hid, which shall not be made known. Godbey New Testament Haweis New Testament For there is nothing concealed, that shall not be laid open; nor hid, which shall not be known. Mace New Testament for there is nothing conceal'd, which shall not be disclos'd; nothing secret, which shall not be made publick. Weymouth New Testament There is nothing that is covered up which will not be uncovered, nor hidden which will not become known. Worrell New Testament Worsley New Testament Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Leaven of the Pharisees1In the meantime, a crowd of many thousands had gathered, so that they were trampling one another. Jesus began to speak first to His disciples: “Beware of the leaven of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy. 2There is nothing concealed that will not be disclosed, and nothing hidden that will not be made known. 3What you have spoken in the dark will be heard in the daylight, and what you have whispered in the inner rooms will be proclaimed from the housetops.… Cross References Matthew 10:26 So do not be afraid of them. For there is nothing concealed that will not be disclosed, and nothing hidden that will not be made known. Mark 4:22 For there is nothing hidden that will not be disclosed, and nothing concealed that will not be brought to light. Ecclesiastes 12:14 For God will bring every deed into judgment, along with every hidden thing, whether good or evil. 1 Corinthians 4:5 Therefore judge nothing before the appointed time; wait until the Lord comes. He will bring to light what is hidden in darkness and will expose the motives of men’s hearts. At that time each will receive his praise from God. Hebrews 4:13 Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight; everything is uncovered and exposed before the eyes of Him to whom we must give account. Job 12:22 He reveals the deep things of darkness and brings deep shadows into light. Daniel 2:22 He reveals the deep and hidden things; He knows what lies in darkness, and light dwells with Him. Psalm 90:8 You have set our iniquities before You, our secret sins in the light of Your presence. Jeremiah 16:17 For My eyes are on all their ways. They are not hidden from My face, and their guilt is not concealed from My eyes. Proverbs 10:9 He who walks in integrity walks securely, but he who perverts his ways will be found out. Romans 2:16 on the day when God will judge men’s secrets through Christ Jesus, as proclaimed by my gospel. 1 Timothy 5:24-25 The sins of some men are obvious, going ahead of them to judgment; but the sins of others do not surface until later. / In the same way, good deeds are obvious, and even the ones that are inconspicuous cannot remain hidden. Matthew 12:36 But I tell you that men will give an account on the day of judgment for every careless word they have spoken. Psalm 139:11-12 If I say, “Surely the darkness will hide me, and the light become night around me”— / even the darkness is not dark to You, but the night shines like the day, for darkness is as light to You. Isaiah 29:15 Woe to those who dig deep to hide their plans from the LORD. In darkness they do their works and say, “Who sees us, and who will know?” Treasury of Scripture For there is nothing covered, that shall not be revealed; neither hid, that shall not be known. Luke 8:17 For nothing is secret, that shall not be made manifest; neither any thing hid, that shall not be known and come abroad. Ecclesiastes 12:14 For God shall bring every work into judgment, with every secret thing, whether it be good, or whether it be evil. Matthew 10:26 Fear them not therefore: for there is nothing covered, that shall not be revealed; and hid, that shall not be known. Jump to Previous Clear Concealed Covered Disclosed Hid Hidden Light Revealed Secret UncoveredJump to Next Clear Concealed Covered Disclosed Hid Hidden Light Revealed Secret UncoveredLuke 12 1. Jesus preaches to his apostles to avoid hypocrisy13. and warns against covetousness, by the parable of the man who set up greater barns. 22. We must not worry about earthly things, 31. but seek the kingdom of God; 33. give alms; 35. be ready at a knock to open to our Lord whensoever he comes. 41. Jesus' disciples are to see to their charges, 49. and look for persecution. 54. The people must take this time of grace; 57. because it is a fearful thing to die without reconciliation. There is nothing concealed that will not be disclosed This phrase emphasizes the omniscience of God, who sees all things. In biblical context, it reflects the idea that human actions and intentions, no matter how hidden, are fully visible to God. This aligns with passages like Hebrews 4:13, which states that nothing in creation is hidden from God's sight. Historically, this would resonate with a culture familiar with secrecy and hidden motives, especially in religious and political spheres. Theologically, it underscores the eventual revelation of truth, a theme prevalent in eschatological teachings where all will be revealed at the final judgment. and nothing hidden that will not be made known Persons / Places / Events 1. Jesus ChristThe speaker of this verse, Jesus is addressing His disciples and the crowd, teaching them about the nature of truth and the coming judgment. 2. Disciples The primary audience of Jesus' teachings in this chapter, they are being prepared for the challenges of spreading the Gospel. 3. Pharisees Although not directly mentioned in this verse, the context of Luke 12 includes Jesus' warnings against the hypocrisy of the Pharisees, which is relevant to the theme of hidden things being revealed. Teaching Points The Omniscience of GodGod knows all things, and nothing is hidden from His sight. This truth should lead us to live transparently and honestly, knowing that our actions and thoughts are fully known to Him. The Danger of Hypocrisy Jesus warns against the hypocrisy of the Pharisees. We must examine our own lives to ensure that our outward actions align with our inner beliefs and values. The Call to Integrity As followers of Christ, we are called to live with integrity, knowing that our hidden motives and actions will one day be revealed. This should encourage us to live authentically and righteously. The Assurance of Justice The promise that all hidden things will be disclosed assures us that God's justice will prevail. This is a comfort to those who suffer injustice, knowing that God will ultimately reveal and rectify all wrongs. Preparation for Judgment Understanding that everything will be made known should motivate us to prepare for the final judgment by living in accordance with God's will and seeking His forgiveness and grace. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Luke 12:2?2. How does Luke 12:2 encourage transparency in our daily Christian walk? 3. What does Luke 12:2 reveal about God's omniscience and our hidden actions? 4. How can Luke 12:2 be connected to Hebrews 4:13 about God's awareness? 5. In what ways should Luke 12:2 influence our personal integrity and honesty? 6. How can Luke 12:2 guide our interactions within the church community? 7. What does Luke 12:2 reveal about God's knowledge of hidden actions and thoughts? 8. How does Luke 12:2 challenge the concept of privacy in one's spiritual life? 9. In what ways does Luke 12:2 emphasize accountability before God? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Luke 12? 11. What does secretive action between hands signify? 12. Why do churches often focus on condemning sexual sins but ignore other sins like greed and pride? 13. What does 'God will reveal the hidden things' mean? 14. What insights does the Bible offer on hacking? What Does Luke 12:2 Mean There is nothing concealed• Jesus begins by assuring us that no cover-up can outlast God’s penetrating gaze. Psalm 139:1-4 reminds us He “perceives my thoughts from afar,” and Hebrews 4:13 declares, “Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight.” • The immediate context (Luke 12:1) has Jesus warning about “the yeast of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy.” Their outward religiosity masked inner corruption, yet Christ announces that every secret façade will crumble. • Jeremiah 23:24 adds weight: “Can a man hide in secret places where I cannot see him? … Do I not fill heaven and earth?”. What humans bury in darkness is already laid bare before the Lord. that will not be disclosed • God’s justice guarantees exposure. Ecclesiastes 12:14 states, “For God will bring every deed into judgment, including every hidden thing.” • Luke 8:17 echoes the same promise: “There is nothing hidden that will not be revealed.” • Practical implications: – False teaching and hypocrisy will be unmasked (2 Peter 2:1-3). – Private sins, when confessed now, are forgiven; if unrepentant, they will be unveiled at judgment (1 John 1:9; Romans 2:5-6). – Faithful obedience, often unnoticed by people, will also be disclosed and rewarded (Matthew 6:4). and nothing hidden • The repetition intensifies the certainty. Whether motives (1 Corinthians 4:5) or whispered words (Luke 12:3), “nothing” lies outside God’s scope. • Daniel 2:22 affirms, “He reveals the deep and hidden things.” Even rulers’ secret plans or family-table conversations fall under this promise. • For believers, this is both sobering and reassuring: God sees every private act of faithfulness (Matthew 6:6) and every concealed hurt requiring His healing (Psalm 147:3). that will not be made known • Ultimate fulfillment arrives at the final judgment (Revelation 20:12). Books will open, lives will be reviewed, and the truth will stand unchallenged. • Romans 2:16 speaks of “the day when God will judge men’s secrets through Jesus Christ.” • Until that day, the Holy Spirit often brings hidden matters to light within the church for correction and restoration (Acts 5:1-11; Galatians 6:1). • The verse therefore calls us to live transparently before God and others, practicing integrity, swift repentance, and fearless proclamation of the gospel (Matthew 10:26-27). summary Luke 12:2 assures us that every secret—whether hypocritical sin or quiet obedience—stands open before God and will one day be revealed to all. This truth exposes hollow religion, warns against hidden sin, and encourages sincere, wholehearted discipleship lived in the full light of God’s all-seeing presence. (2) For there is nothing covered.--More accurately, but there is nothing . . . The Greek conjunction cannot possibly have the meaning of "for," and the latter word suggests a logical connection which is different from that of the original. What our Lord seems to say is, "Beware ye of . . . hypocrisy . . .; but, whether ye beware or not, know that all that is now secret will one day be manifested." On the verse itself, see Note on Matthew 11:25. The connection in the two passages is, however, very different. There the underlying thought of a future day of revelation (see 1Corinthians 4:5) is made a motive to courage in proclaiming truths that had been received in secret; here as a motive to caution, lest we should be trusting in the counterfeits of truth and holiness. The force of the two Greek words would, perhaps, be better expressed by, There is nothing veiled that shall not be unveiled.Verses 2, 3. - For there is nothing covered, that shall not he revealed; neither hid, that shall not be known Therefore whatsoever ye have spoken in darkness shall be heard in the light. The day would come when his estimate of this now popular teaching of the Pharisees would be found to have been correct. Its real nature, now hid, would be revealed and fully known and discredited; while, on the other hand, the words and teaching of his disciples, now listened to but by few, and those of seemingly little account, would become widely and generally known and listened to. Upon the housetops. These were flat, terrace-like roofs, and, the houses generally being low, one who spoke from them would easily be heard in the street beneath. "These words have a strong Syrian colouring. The Syrian house-top (in Matthew 10:27 and here) presents an image which has no sense in Asia Minor, or Greece, or Italy, or even at Antioch. The fiat roofs cease at the mouth of the Orontes; Antioch itself has sloping roofs" (Renan, 'Les Evangiles,' p. 262, note 1).Parallel Commentaries ... Greek [There]δὲ (de) Conjunction Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc. is ἐστὶν (estin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. nothing οὐδὲν (ouden) Adjective - Nominative Neuter Singular Strong's 3762: No one, none, nothing. concealed συγκεκαλυμμένον (synkekalymmenon) Verb - Perfect Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Neuter Singular Strong's 4780: To conceal closely, cover up wholly. From sun and kalupto; to conceal altogether. that ὃ (ho) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Nominative Neuter Singular Strong's 3739: Who, which, what, that. will not be disclosed, ἀποκαλυφθήσεται (apokalyphthēsetai) Verb - Future Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 601: To uncover, bring to light, reveal. From apo and kalupto; to take off the cover, i.e. Disclose. [or] καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. hidden κρυπτὸν (krypton) Adjective - Nominative Neuter Singular Strong's 2927: From krupto; concealed, i.e. Private. that ὃ (ho) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Nominative Neuter Singular Strong's 3739: Who, which, what, that. will not οὐ (ou) Adverb Strong's 3756: No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not. be made known. γνωσθήσεται (gnōsthēsetai) Verb - Future Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 1097: A prolonged form of a primary verb; to 'know' in a great variety of applications and with many implications. Links Luke 12:2 NIVLuke 12:2 NLT Luke 12:2 ESV Luke 12:2 NASB Luke 12:2 KJV Luke 12:2 BibleApps.com Luke 12:2 Biblia Paralela Luke 12:2 Chinese Bible Luke 12:2 French Bible Luke 12:2 Catholic Bible NT Gospels: Luke 12:2 But there is nothing covered up that (Luke Lu Lk) |
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