Bible Strands
Luke 12:2
There is nothing concealed that will not be disclosed, and nothing hidden that will not be made known.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Jesus addresses His disciples directly, in the middle of a crowd of many thousands, as a warning against the hypocrisy of the Pharisees (Luke 12:1).
The words — συγκεκαλυμμένον (sugkekalummenon, "concealed") and ἀποκαλυφθήσεται (apokaluphthēsetai, "will be revealed") share the root καλύπτω ("to cover"); the verse is a single motion from covering to uncovering.
The thread — The same formula appears in Mark 4:22 and Luke 8:17, both attached to the parable of the lamp; 2 Corinthians 5:10 extends the principle to the judgment seat of Christ.
Why it lands — The verse removes the assumption that private motives remain private; it tells the disciple that what is done in secret will be exposed, so the question is not whether it will be seen but whether you can stand what you are seen doing.
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The Greek words
King James Version
For there is nothing covered, that shall not be revealed; neither hid, that shall not be known.
Cross-references
- Mark 4:22 For there is nothing hidden that will not be disclosed, and nothing concealed that will not be brought to light.
- Luke 8:17 For there is nothing hidden that will not be disclosed, and nothing concealed that will not be made known and brought to light.
- 2 Corinthians 5:10 For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, that each one may receive his due for the things done in the body, whether good or bad.
- Ecclesiastes 12:14 For God will bring every deed into judgment, along with every hidden thing, whether good or evil.
- 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.
- 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.
- Romans 2:16 on the day when God will judge men’s secrets through Christ Jesus, as proclaimed by my gospel.
- Revelation 20:11 Then I saw a great white throne and the One seated on it. Earth and heaven fled from His presence, and no place was found for them.