Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Hypocrites! You know how to interpret the appearance of the earth and the sky. How is it that you don’t know how to interpret this present time? New Living Translation You fools! You know how to interpret the weather signs of the earth and sky, but you don’t know how to interpret the present times. English Standard Version You hypocrites! You know how to interpret the appearance of earth and sky, but why do you not know how to interpret the present time? Berean Standard Bible You hypocrites! You know how to interpret the appearance of the earth and sky. Why don’t you know how to interpret the present time? Berean Literal Bible Hypocrites! You know how to discern the appearance of the earth and of the sky, but how do you not know to discern this time? King James Bible Ye hypocrites, ye can discern the face of the sky and of the earth; but how is it that ye do not discern this time? New King James Version Hypocrites! You can discern the face of the sky and of the earth, but how is it you do not discern this time? New American Standard Bible You hypocrites! You know how to analyze the appearance of the earth and the sky, but how is it that you do not know how to analyze this present time? NASB 1995 “You hypocrites! You know how to analyze the appearance of the earth and the sky, but why do you not analyze this present time? NASB 1977 “You hypocrites! You know how to analyze the appearance of the earth and the sky, but why do you not analyze this present time? Legacy Standard Bible You hypocrites! You know how to examine the appearance of the earth and the sky, but why do you not examine this present time? Amplified Bible You hypocrites (play-actors, pretenders)! You know how to analyze and intelligently interpret the appearance of the earth and sky [to forecast the weather], but why do you not intelligently interpret this present time? Christian Standard Bible Hypocrites! You know how to interpret the appearance of the earth and the sky, but why don’t you know how to interpret this present time? Holman Christian Standard Bible Hypocrites! You know how to interpret the appearance of the earth and the sky, but why don’t you know how to interpret this time? American Standard Version Ye hypocrites, ye know how to interpret the face of the earth and the heaven; but how is it that ye know not how to interpret this time? Contemporary English Version Are you trying to fool someone? You can predict the weather by looking at the earth and sky, but you don't really know what's going on right now. English Revised Version Ye hypocrites, ye know how to interpret the face of the earth and the heaven; but how is it that ye know not how to interpret this time? GOD'S WORD® Translation You hypocrites! You can forecast the weather by judging the appearance of earth and sky. But for some reason you don't know how to judge the time in which you're living. Good News Translation Hypocrites! You can look at the earth and the sky and predict the weather; why, then, don't you know the meaning of this present time? International Standard Version You hypocrites! You know how to interpret the appearance of the earth and the sky, yet you don't know how to interpret the present time?" Majority Standard Bible You hypocrites! You know how to interpret the appearance of the earth and sky. Why don’t you know how to interpret the present time? NET Bible You hypocrites! You know how to interpret the appearance of the earth and the sky, but how can you not know how to interpret the present time? New Heart English Bible Hypocrites. You know how to interpret the appearance of the earth and the sky, but why do you not know how to interpret this time? Webster's Bible Translation Ye hypocrites, ye can discern the face of the sky, and of the earth; but how is it, that ye do not discern this time? Weymouth New Testament Vain pretenders! You know how to read the aspect of earth and sky. How is it you cannot read this present time? World English Bible You hypocrites! You know how to interpret the appearance of the earth and the sky, but how is it that you don’t interpret this time? Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionhypocrites! You have known to discern the face of the earth and of the sky, but how do you not discern this time? Berean Literal Bible Hypocrites! You know how to discern the appearance of the earth and of the sky, but how do you not know to discern this time? Young's Literal Translation hypocrites! the face of the earth and of the heaven ye have known to make proof of, but this time -- how do ye not make proof of it? Smith's Literal Translation O hypocrites, ye know to judge the face of the earth and of heaven; and how do ye not judge this time? Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleYou hypocrites, you know how to discern the face of the heaven and of the earth: but how is it that you do not discern this time? Catholic Public Domain Version You hypocrites! You discern the face of the heavens, and of the earth, yet how is it that you do not discern this time? New American Bible You hypocrites! You know how to interpret the appearance of the earth and the sky; why do you not know how to interpret the present time? New Revised Standard Version You hypocrites! You know how to interpret the appearance of earth and sky, but why do you not know how to interpret the present time? Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleO you hypocrites, you know how to discern the face of the earth and of the sky; how then is it that you do not discern this time? Aramaic Bible in Plain English “Accepters of faces, you know to discern the face of the earth and sky, how do you not discern this time?” NT Translations Anderson New TestamentHypocrites, you know how to judge of the face of the earth, and of the heavens; but how is it that you do not judge of this time? Godbey New Testament Haweis New Testament Ye hypocrites! ye know how to discern by experience from the appearance of the earth and of the sky; but how is it that ye do not discern this particular time? Mace New Testament Hypocrites, you can judge of the phoenomena of the earth, and of the sky, but why can't you discern the present times? Weymouth New Testament Vain pretenders! You know how to read the aspect of earth and sky. How is it you cannot read this present time? Worrell New Testament Worsley New Testament Ye Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Interpreting the Present Time…55And when the south wind blows, you say, ‘It will be hot,’ and it is. 56You hypocrites! You know how to interpret the appearance of the earth and sky. Why don’t you know how to interpret the present time? 57And why don’t you judge for yourselves what is right?… Cross References Matthew 16:2-3 But He replied, “When evening comes, you say, ‘The weather will be fair, for the sky is red,’ / and in the morning, ‘Today it will be stormy, for the sky is red and overcast.’ You know how to interpret the appearance of the sky, but not the signs of the times. Matthew 11:25 At that time Jesus declared, “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. John 9:39-41 Then Jesus declared, “For judgment I have come into this world, so that the blind may see and those who see may become blind.” / Some of the Pharisees who were with Him heard this, and they asked Him, “Are we blind too?” / “If you were blind,” Jesus replied, “you would not be guilty of sin. But since you claim you can see, your guilt remains.” Romans 1:20-22 For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities, His eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly seen, being understood from His workmanship, so that men are without excuse. / For although they knew God, they neither glorified Him as God nor gave thanks to Him, but they became futile in their thinking and darkened in their foolish hearts. / Although they claimed to be wise, they became fools, 1 Corinthians 2:14 The natural man does not accept the things that come from the Spirit of God. For they are foolishness to him, and he cannot understand them, because they are spiritually discerned. 2 Timothy 3:7 who are always learning but never able to come to a knowledge of the truth. Hebrews 5:11-14 We have much to say about this, but it is hard to explain, because you are dull of hearing. / Although by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone to reteach you the basic principles of God’s word. You need milk, not solid food! / For everyone who lives on milk is still an infant, inexperienced in the message of righteousness. ... James 1:5 Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him. Revelation 3:17-18 You say, ‘I am rich; I have grown wealthy and need nothing.’ But you do not realize that you are wretched, pitiful, poor, blind, and naked. / I counsel you to buy from Me gold refined by fire so that you may become rich, white garments so that you may be clothed and your shameful nakedness not exposed, and salve to anoint your eyes so that you may see. Isaiah 5:21 Woe to those who are wise in their own eyes and clever in their own sight. Isaiah 44:18 They do not comprehend or discern, for He has shut their eyes so they cannot see and closed their minds so they cannot understand. Jeremiah 4:22 “For My people are fools; they have not known Me. They are foolish children, without understanding. They are skilled in doing evil, but they know not how to do good.” Ezekiel 12:2 “Son of man, you are living in a rebellious house. They have eyes to see but do not see, and ears to hear but do not hear, for they are a rebellious house. Hosea 4:6 My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge. Because you have rejected knowledge, I will also reject you as My priests. Since you have forgotten the law of your God, I will also forget your children. Micah 3:6-7 Therefore night will come over you without visions, and darkness without divination. The sun will set on these prophets, and the daylight will turn black over them. / Then the seers will be ashamed and the diviners will be disgraced. They will all cover their mouths because there is no answer from God.” Treasury of Scripture You hypocrites, you can discern the face of the sky and of the earth; but how is it that you do not discern this time? ye can. 1 Chronicles 12:32 And of the children of Issachar, which were men that had understanding of the times, to know what Israel ought to do; the heads of them were two hundred; and all their brethren were at their commandment. Matthew 11:25 At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes. Matthew 16:3 And in the morning, It will be foul weather to day: for the sky is red and lowring. O ye hypocrites, ye can discern the face of the sky; but can ye not discern the signs of the times? that. Luke 19:42-44 Saying, If thou hadst known, even thou, at least in this thy day, the things which belong unto thy peace! but now they are hid from thine eyes… Daniel 9:24-26 Seventy weeks are determined upon thy people and upon thy holy city, to finish the transgression, and to make an end of sins, and to make reconciliation for iniquity, and to bring in everlasting righteousness, and to seal up the vision and prophecy, and to anoint the most Holy… Haggai 2:7 And I will shake all nations, and the desire of all nations shall come: and I will fill this house with glory, saith the LORD of hosts. Jump to Previous Appearance Aspect Clear Discern Earth Face False. Heaven Hypocrites Interpret Ones Present Pretenders Proof Read Signs Sky Time Times VainJump to Next Appearance Aspect Clear Discern Earth Face False. Heaven Hypocrites Interpret Ones Present Pretenders Proof Read Signs Sky Time Times VainLuke 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. Hypocrites! In this passage, Jesus begins with a strong rebuke, calling His audience "Hypocrites!" The Greek word used here is "hypokritēs," which originally referred to an actor or someone who wears a mask. In a spiritual context, it denotes someone who pretends to have virtues, moral or religious beliefs, principles, etc., that they do not actually possess. Jesus often used this term to describe the Pharisees and religious leaders who were more concerned with outward appearances than genuine faith and righteousness. This word sets the tone for the verse, emphasizing the disconnect between the people's ability to interpret worldly signs and their failure to recognize spiritual truths. You know how to interpret the appearance of the earth and sky How is it that you do not know how to interpret this present time? (1) The low state of morality among public men. Did none of them notice how utterly corrupt were priests and scribes and people, how hollow and meaningless their boasted religious rites, how far removed from them was the presence of the God of their fathers? (2) Political situation. Did none of them notice the terribly strained relations between the Roman or Herodian, and the great national party? Were they blind to the bitter, irreconcilable hatred to mighty Rome which was seething scarcely beneath the surface of Jewish society? Were they deaf to the rumbling noises which too surely heralded a fierce and bloody war between little Palestine, split up into parties and sects, and the mighty world of Rome which had seized them in its own grip? What could be the result of such a war? Were they devoid of reason as well as blind and deaf? (3) Heavenly warnings. What had they done with John the Baptist? Many in Israel knew that man was indeed a great prophet of the Lord. His burning words had penetrated far and wide; vast crowds had heard the awful sounds with breathless awe; but no one heeded, and the people watched him die. And now - they had listened to him who was speaking to them. He had told them all; no sign of power was wanting to his ministry, and it was just over, and the people had not repented. Greek [You] hypocrites!ὑποκριταί (hypokritai) Noun - Vocative Masculine Plural Strong's 5273: From hupokrinomai; an actor under an assumed character, i.e. a dissembler You know how οἴδατε (oidate) Verb - Perfect Indicative Active - 2nd Person Plural Strong's 1492: To know, remember, appreciate. to interpret δοκιμάζειν (dokimazein) Verb - Present Infinitive Active Strong's 1381: From dokimos; to test; by implication, to approve. the τὸ (to) Article - Accusative Neuter Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. appearance πρόσωπον (prosōpon) Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular Strong's 4383: From pros and ops; the front, i.e. The countenance, aspect, appearance, surface; by implication, presence, person. of the τῆς (tēs) Article - Genitive Feminine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. earth γῆς (gēs) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strong's 1093: Contracted from a primary word; soil; by extension a region, or the solid part or the whole of the terrene globe. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. sky. οὐρανοῦ (ouranou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 3772: Perhaps from the same as oros; the sky; by extension, heaven; by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the Gospel. Why πῶς (pōs) Adverb Strong's 4459: Adverb from the base of pou; an interrogative particle of manner; in what way?; also as exclamation, how much! don’t you know how οἴδατε (oidate) Verb - Perfect Indicative Active - 2nd Person Plural Strong's 1492: To know, remember, appreciate. to interpret δοκιμάζειν (dokimazein) Verb - Present Infinitive Active Strong's 1381: From dokimos; to test; by implication, to approve. [the] τοῦτον (touton) Demonstrative Pronoun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 3778: This; he, she, it. present time? καιρὸν (kairon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 2540: Fitting season, season, opportunity, occasion, time. Of uncertain affinity; an occasion, i.e. Set or proper time. Links Luke 12:56 NIVLuke 12:56 NLT Luke 12:56 ESV Luke 12:56 NASB Luke 12:56 KJV Luke 12:56 BibleApps.com Luke 12:56 Biblia Paralela Luke 12:56 Chinese Bible Luke 12:56 French Bible Luke 12:56 Catholic Bible NT Gospels: Luke 12:56 You hypocrites! (Luke Lu Lk) |
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