Luke 12:2
New International Version
There is nothing concealed that will not be disclosed, or hidden that will not be made known.

New Living Translation
The time is coming when everything that is covered up will be revealed, and all that is secret will be made known to all.

English Standard Version
Nothing is covered up that will not be revealed, or hidden that will not be known.

Berean Standard Bible
There is nothing concealed that will not be disclosed, and nothing hidden that will not be made known.

Berean Literal Bible
And nothing is concealed up which will not be revealed, nor hidden which will not be known.

King James Bible
For there is nothing covered, that shall not be revealed; neither hid, that shall not be known.

New King James Version
For there is nothing covered that will not be revealed, nor hidden that will not be known.

New American Standard Bible
But there is nothing covered up that will not be revealed, and hidden that will not be known.

NASB 1995
“But there is nothing covered up that will not be revealed, and hidden that will not be known.

NASB 1977
“But there is nothing covered up that will not be revealed, and hidden that will not be known.

Legacy Standard Bible
But there is nothing covered up that will not be revealed, and hidden that will not be known.

Amplified Bible
But there is nothing [so carefully] concealed that it will not be revealed, nor so hidden that it will not be made known.

Christian Standard Bible
There is nothing covered that won’t be uncovered, nothing hidden that won’t be made known.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
There is nothing covered that won’t be uncovered, nothing hidden that won’t be made known.

American Standard Version
But there is nothing covered up, that shall not be revealed; and hid, that shall not be known.

Contemporary English Version
Everything that is hidden will be found out, and every secret will be known.

English Revised Version
But there is nothing covered up, that shall not be revealed: and hid, that shall not be known.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Nothing has been covered that will not be exposed. Whatever is secret will be made known.

Good News Translation
Whatever is covered up will be uncovered, and every secret will be made known.

International Standard Version
There is nothing covered up that won't be exposed and nothing secret that won't be made known.

Majority Standard Bible
There is nothing concealed that will not be disclosed, and nothing hidden that will not be made known.

NET Bible
Nothing is hidden that will not be revealed, and nothing is secret that will not be made known.

New Heart English Bible
But there is nothing covered up, that will not be revealed, nor hidden, that will not be known.

Webster's Bible Translation
For there is nothing covered, that shall not be revealed; neither hid, that shall not be known.

Weymouth New Testament
There is nothing that is covered up which will not be uncovered, nor hidden which will not become known.

World English Bible
But there is nothing covered up that will not be revealed, nor hidden that will not be known.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and there is nothing covered that will not be revealed, and hid that will not be known;

Berean Literal Bible
And nothing is concealed up which will not be revealed, nor hidden which will not be known.

Young's Literal Translation
and there is nothing covered, that shall not be revealed; and hid, that shall not be known;

Smith's Literal Translation
And there is nothing covered, which shall not be revealed; and secret which shall not be known.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
For there is nothing covered, that shall not be revealed: nor hidden, that shall not be known.

Catholic Public Domain Version
For there is nothing covered, which will not be revealed, nor anything hidden, which will not be known.

New American Bible
“There is nothing concealed that will not be revealed, nor secret that will not be known.

New Revised Standard Version
Nothing is covered up that will not be uncovered, and nothing secret that will not become known.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
For there is nothing that is covered, that will not be uncovered; and what is hidden that will not be known.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
“For there is nothing covered that will not be revealed, neither anything secret that will not be known.”
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
For there is nothing covered, which shall not be revealed, and hid, which shall not be made known.

Godbey New Testament
But there is nothing hidden, which shall not be revealed: and concealed, that shall not be made known.

Haweis New Testament
For there is nothing concealed, that shall not be laid open; nor hid, which shall not be known.

Mace New Testament
for there is nothing conceal'd, which shall not be disclos'd; nothing secret, which shall not be made publick.

Weymouth New Testament
There is nothing that is covered up which will not be uncovered, nor hidden which will not become known.

Worrell New Testament
But nothing has been covered up, that shall not be revealed; and hid, that shall not be known.

Worsley New Testament
which shall not be discovered; nor hidden which shall not be known.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Leaven of the Pharisees
1In the meantime, a crowd of many thousands had gathered, so that they were trampling one another. Jesus began to speak first to His disciples: “Beware of the leaven of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy. 2There is nothing concealed that will not be disclosed, and nothing hidden that will not be made known. 3What you have spoken in the dark will be heard in the daylight, and what you have whispered in the inner rooms will be proclaimed from the housetops.…

Cross References
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.

Mark 4:22
For there is nothing hidden that will not be disclosed, and nothing concealed that will not be brought to light.

Ecclesiastes 12:14
For God will bring every deed into judgment, along with every hidden thing, whether good or evil.

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.

Hebrews 4:13
Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight; everything is uncovered and exposed before the eyes of Him to whom we must give account.

Job 12:22
He reveals the deep things of darkness and brings deep shadows into light.

Daniel 2:22
He reveals the deep and hidden things; He knows what lies in darkness, and light dwells with Him.

Psalm 90:8
You have set our iniquities before You, our secret sins in the light of Your presence.

Jeremiah 16:17
For My eyes are on all their ways. They are not hidden from My face, and their guilt is not concealed from My eyes.

Proverbs 10:9
He who walks in integrity walks securely, but he who perverts his ways will be found out.

Romans 2:16
on the day when God will judge men’s secrets through Christ Jesus, as proclaimed by my gospel.

1 Timothy 5:24-25
The sins of some men are obvious, going ahead of them to judgment; but the sins of others do not surface until later. / In the same way, good deeds are obvious, and even the ones that are inconspicuous cannot remain hidden.

Matthew 12:36
But I tell you that men will give an account on the day of judgment for every careless word they have spoken.

Psalm 139:11-12
If I say, “Surely the darkness will hide me, and the light become night around me”— / even the darkness is not dark to You, but the night shines like the day, for darkness is as light to You.

Isaiah 29:15
Woe to those who dig deep to hide their plans from the LORD. In darkness they do their works and say, “Who sees us, and who will know?”


Treasury of Scripture

For there is nothing covered, that shall not be revealed; neither hid, that shall not be known.

Luke 8:17
For nothing is secret, that shall not be made manifest; neither any thing hid, that shall not be known and come abroad.

Ecclesiastes 12:14
For God shall bring every work into judgment, with every secret thing, whether it be good, or whether it be evil.

Matthew 10:26
Fear them not therefore: for there is nothing covered, that shall not be revealed; and hid, that shall not be known.

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Luke 12
1. Jesus preaches to his apostles to avoid hypocrisy
13. 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.














There is nothing concealed
This phrase emphasizes the omniscience of God, a central tenet in Christian theology. The Greek word for "concealed" is "kekalummenon," which implies something hidden or covered. In the historical context of Jesus' time, secrets were often kept due to fear of persecution or societal judgment. However, this phrase reassures believers that God sees all, and nothing is beyond His knowledge. This serves as a reminder of the ultimate accountability before God, encouraging believers to live transparently and righteously.

that will not be disclosed
The Greek word "apokalyphthēsetai" is used here, which means to reveal or uncover. This word is the root of "apocalypse," often associated with the revelation of divine mysteries. The phrase suggests that all hidden things will eventually be brought to light. Historically, this reflects the eschatological hope of early Christians who believed that truth and justice would prevail at the end of times. It inspires believers to trust in God's timing for revelation and justice.

or hidden
The term "krypton" in Greek refers to something kept secret or out of sight. In the biblical context, this can relate to hidden sins or truths. The use of this word underscores the futility of trying to hide anything from God. It serves as a call to confession and repentance, encouraging believers to bring their hidden struggles to God, who is both just and merciful.

that will not be made known
The phrase "gnōsthēsetai" means to become known or to be recognized. This reflects the biblical principle that truth is ultimately indestructible and will be revealed in God's perfect timing. Historically, this assurance would have been comforting to early Christians facing persecution, as it promised that their faithfulness would be recognized and rewarded. For contemporary believers, it is a reminder of the hope and assurance found in God's ultimate justice and truth.

(2) For there is nothing covered.--More accurately, but there is nothing . . . The Greek conjunction cannot possibly have the meaning of "for," and the latter word suggests a logical connection which is different from that of the original. What our Lord seems to say is, "Beware ye of . . . hypocrisy . . .; but, whether ye beware or not, know that all that is now secret will one day be manifested." On the verse itself, see Note on Matthew 11:25. The connection in the two passages is, however, very different. There the underlying thought of a future day of revelation (see 1Corinthians 4:5) is made a motive to courage in proclaiming truths that had been received in secret; here as a motive to caution, lest we should be trusting in the counterfeits of truth and holiness. The force of the two Greek words would, perhaps, be better expressed by, There is nothing veiled that shall not be unveiled.

Verses 2, 3. - For there is nothing covered, that shall not he revealed; neither hid, that shall not be known Therefore whatsoever ye have spoken in darkness shall be heard in the light. The day would come when his estimate of this now popular teaching of the Pharisees would be found to have been correct. Its real nature, now hid, would be revealed and fully known and discredited; while, on the other hand, the words and teaching of his disciples, now listened to but by few, and those of seemingly little account, would become widely and generally known and listened to. Upon the housetops. These were flat, terrace-like roofs, and, the houses generally being low, one who spoke from them would easily be heard in the street beneath. "These words have a strong Syrian colouring. The Syrian house-top (in Matthew 10:27 and here) presents an image which has no sense in Asia Minor, or Greece, or Italy, or even at Antioch. The fiat roofs cease at the mouth of the Orontes; Antioch itself has sloping roofs" (Renan, 'Les Evangiles,' p. 262, note 1).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
[There]
δὲ (de)
Conjunction
Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc.

is
ἐστὶν (estin)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.

nothing
οὐδὲν (ouden)
Adjective - Nominative Neuter Singular
Strong's 3762: No one, none, nothing.

concealed
συγκεκαλυμμένον (synkekalymmenon)
Verb - Perfect Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Neuter Singular
Strong's 4780: To conceal closely, cover up wholly. From sun and kalupto; to conceal altogether.

that
(ho)
Personal / Relative Pronoun - Nominative Neuter Singular
Strong's 3739: Who, which, what, that.

will not be disclosed,
ἀποκαλυφθήσεται (apokalyphthēsetai)
Verb - Future Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 601: To uncover, bring to light, reveal. From apo and kalupto; to take off the cover, i.e. Disclose.

[or]
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

hidden
κρυπτὸν (krypton)
Adjective - Nominative Neuter Singular
Strong's 2927: From krupto; concealed, i.e. Private.

that
(ho)
Personal / Relative Pronoun - Nominative Neuter Singular
Strong's 3739: Who, which, what, that.

will not
οὐ (ou)
Adverb
Strong's 3756: No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not.

be made known.
γνωσθήσεται (gnōsthēsetai)
Verb - Future Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1097: A prolonged form of a primary verb; to 'know' in a great variety of applications and with many implications.


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