Luke 12:2

“But nothing is covered up that will not be revealed, or hidden that will not be known.”

Luke 12:2 · direct translation from the Greek
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Luke 12:2, word by word

isἐστὶνestin

there is

Something exists somewhere, or happens.

Where else “estin” appears
covered upσυγκεκαλυμμένονsynkekalymmenon

cover up

Cover up completely, conceal.

Where else “synkekalymmenon” appears
be revealedἀποκαλυφθήσεταιapokalyphthēsetai

reveal

Reveal, uncover what was hidden.

Where else “apokalyphthēsetai” appears
hiddenκρυπτὸνkrypton

hidden, secret

Hidden, secret; "in secret", where no one sees.

Where else “krypton” appears
be knownγνωσθήσεταιgnōsthēsetai

find out

To find out something, to realize.

Where else “gnōsthēsetai” appears

Parallel passages

Other books that tell the same thing or quote these words.

Do not fear those who kill the body

Matthew 10:26-31

A similar saying; scholars discuss whether it is the same saying in another setting or a repeated one.

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Luke 12:2-7

2But nothing is covered up that will not be revealed, or hidden that will not be known. 3Therefore whatever you have said in the dark will be heard in the light, and what you have spoken in the ear in the inner rooms will be proclaimed on the housetops. 4And I tell you, my friends, do not be afraid of those who kill the body and after that cannot do anything more. 5But I will show you whom to fear: fear the one who, after killing, has authority to throw you into Gehenna; yes, I tell you, fear him. 6Are not five sparrows sold for two pennies? And not one of them is forgotten before God. 7But even the hairs of your head have all been counted. Do not be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows.

Matthew 10:26-31

26So do not be afraid of them; for nothing is covered that will not be uncovered, and nothing hidden that will not be made known. 27What I tell you in the dark, say in the light; and what you hear in the ear, proclaim on the housetops. 28And do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul; rather be afraid of the one who can destroy both soul and body in Gehenna. 29Are not two sparrows sold for an assarion? And not one of them will fall to the ground apart from your Father. 30But even the hairs of your head are all numbered. 31So do not be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows.

The context

1Meanwhile, when the crowd had gathered by the thousands, so that they were trampling one another, he began to say to his disciples first, “Beware for yourselves of the leaven of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy.

2 · This verse (above)

3Therefore whatever you have said in the dark will be heard in the light, and what you have spoken in the ear in the inner rooms will be proclaimed on the housetops.

Read all of Luke 12

To study Luke 12 in a group

  1. 1. What it says

    What does the rich man plan to do with his harvest, and what does God say to him? (vv. 16-21)

  2. 2. What it means

    Jesus says, “Do not worry about your life,” pointing to the ravens and the lilies. What reason does he give for not being anxious? (vv. 22-31)

  3. 3. How I live it

    Jesus says where our treasure is, our heart will be too (v. 34). What takes most of your time and attention today?

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