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Hypocrisy is Futile
Commentators like Charles Spurgeon emphasize that since Jesus guarantees all secrets will be revealed, hypocrisy is not just sinful but also foolish. The hypocrite's only hope is to remain undiscovered, but this verse declares that such concealment is temporary. Ultimately, every hidden thing will be brought to light, making hypocrisy a futile and insane endeavor.
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AT Robertson
On Luke 12:2
Covered up (συγκεκαλυμμενον εστιν). Periphrastic perfect passive indicative of συγκαλυπτω, an old verb, but here only in the N.T.,…
Charles Ellicott
On Luke 12:2
19th Century
Bishop
For there is nothing covered.—More accurately, but there is nothing . . . The Greek conjunction cannot possibly have the …
Charles Spurgeon
On Luke 12:2
19th Century
Preacher
For there is nothing covered, that shall not be revealed; neither hid, that shall not be known.
For many days, the hypocrite's true…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Luke 12:2
Again Luke notes the crowds, emphasizing the extremely large size of this one. Jesus addresses the disciples “first”; the crowds received his words…
John Gill
On Luke 12:2
17th Century
Pastor
For there is nothing covered that shall not be revealed ,
&c.] No sin, be it ever so secret or privately done, as no…
Matthew Henry
On Luke 12:1–12
17th Century
Minister
A firm belief in the doctrine of God's universal providence, and its extent, would satisfy us when we are in peril and encourage us to trust God in…