Luke 12:2

The Leaven of the Pharisees · Luke 12:1–3
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Translations

Modern
There is nothing concealed that will not be disclosed, and nothing hidden that will not be made known.
Traditional
For there is nothing covered, that shall not be revealed; neither hid, that shall not be known.
Literal
And nothing is concealed that will not be revealed, and hidden that will not be known.
Latin
Nihil autem opertum est, quod non reveletur: neque absconditum, quod non sciatur.

Original

Greek
English
There is nothing concealed that will not be disclosed, and nothing hidden that will not be made known.

Notes

These verses warn against hypocrisy (pretending to be good or righteous). All thoughts will be revealed by God, who knows all things and will judge every human being (Job 10:4–7; 11:11; Psalms 11:4; 33:15; 139:12; Proverbs 15:3).

Theme notes and profiles

The Pharisees

Events

Parallels

Matthew 16:5–12 Mark 8:14–21

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Luke, Gospel of

Topics

Hypocrisy: General Scriptures Concerning Jesus, the Christ: Discourses to his Disciples (In Galilee) Judgment: The General Keeping Secrets Privacy Sin: Secret Sins