Study it in the app“Therefore 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.”
Thereforeἀνθ’ ὧνwhateverὅσαyou have saidεἴπατεinἐνthe darkτῇ σκοτίᾳwill be heardἀκουσθήσεταιinἐνthe light,τῷ φωτὶandκαὶwhatὃyou have spokenἐλαλήσατεinπρὸςthe earτὸ οὖςinἐνthe inner roomsτοῖς ταμείοιςwill be proclaimedκηρυχθήσεταιonἐπὶthe housetops.τῶν δωμάτων
because
Because, therefore.
Where else “anth” appearssay
To express something in words to others.
Where else “eipate” appearsin secret
What is said in secret.
Where else “skotiai” appearshear
To perceive a sound, a voice or words with the ears.
Where else “akousthēsetai” appearslight
Light from the sun, a lamp or heaven.
Where else “phōti” appearsspeak
To use voice and words to communicate with others.
Where else “elalēsate” appearsear
The organ of hearing, on the sides of the head.
Where else “ous” appearsinner room
The most private chamber of a house.
Where else “tameiois” appearsproclaim
Proclaim aloud, like a herald announcing a message on behalf of the king.
Where else “kērychthēsetai” appearshousetop
Roof, the flat terrace of the roof.
Where else “dōmatōn” appearsOther books that tell the same thing or quote these words.
Do not fear those who kill the body
A similar saying; scholars discuss whether it is the same saying in another setting or a repeated one.
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.
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.
2But nothing is covered up that will not be revealed, or hidden that will not be known.
3 · This verse (above)
4And I tell you, my friends, do not be afraid of those who kill the body and after that cannot do anything more.
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. 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. 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?
