Lectionary Calendar
Sunday, November 23rd, 2025
the Week of Christ the King / Proper 29 / Ordinary 34
the Week of Christ the King / Proper 29 / Ordinary 34
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International Standard Version
Luke 12:3
Accordingly, what you have said in darkness will be heard in the daylight, and what you have whisperedspoken in the ear">[fn] in private rooms will be shouted from the housetops."
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Christian Standard Bible®
Therefore, whatever you have said in the dark will be heard in the light, and what you have whispered in an ear in private rooms
Therefore, whatever you have said in the dark will be heard in the light, and what you have whispered in an ear in private rooms
King James Version (1611)
Therefore, whatsoeuer yee haue spoken in darkenesse, shall bee heard in the light: and that which yee haue spoken in the eare, in closets, shal be proclaimed vpon the house tops.
Therefore, whatsoeuer yee haue spoken in darkenesse, shall bee heard in the light: and that which yee haue spoken in the eare, in closets, shal be proclaimed vpon the house tops.
King James Version
Therefore whatsoever ye have spoken in darkness shall be heard in the light; and that which ye have spoken in the ear in closets shall be proclaimed upon the housetops.
Therefore whatsoever ye have spoken in darkness shall be heard in the light; and that which ye have spoken in the ear in closets shall be proclaimed upon the housetops.
English Standard Version
Therefore whatever you have said in the dark shall be heard in the light, and what you have whispered in private rooms shall be proclaimed on the housetops.
Therefore whatever you have said in the dark shall be heard in the light, and what you have whispered in private rooms shall be proclaimed on the housetops.
New American Standard Bible
"Accordingly, whatever you have said in the dark will be heard in the light, and what you have whispered in the inner rooms will be proclaimed on the housetops.
"Accordingly, whatever you have said in the dark will be heard in the light, and what you have whispered in the inner rooms will be proclaimed on the housetops.
New Century Version
What you have said in the dark will be heard in the light, and what you have whispered in an inner room will be shouted from the housetops.
What you have said in the dark will be heard in the light, and what you have whispered in an inner room will be shouted from the housetops.
Amplified Bible
"For that reason, whatever you have said in the dark will be heard in the light, and what you have whispered behind closed doors will be proclaimed on the housetops.
"For that reason, whatever you have said in the dark will be heard in the light, and what you have whispered behind closed doors will be proclaimed on the housetops.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
"Accordingly, whatever you have said in the dark will be heard in the light, and what you have whispered in the inner rooms will be proclaimed upon the housetops.
"Accordingly, whatever you have said in the dark will be heard in the light, and what you have whispered in the inner rooms will be proclaimed upon the housetops.
Legacy Standard Bible
Accordingly, whatever you have said in the dark will be heard in the light, and what you have whispered in the inner rooms will be proclaimed upon the housetops.
Accordingly, whatever you have said in the dark will be heard in the light, and what you have whispered in the inner rooms will be proclaimed upon the housetops.
Berean Standard Bible
What 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.
What 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.
Contemporary English Version
Whatever you say in the dark will be heard when it is day. Whatever you whisper in a closed room will be shouted from the housetops.
Whatever you say in the dark will be heard when it is day. Whatever you whisper in a closed room will be shouted from the housetops.
Complete Jewish Bible
What you have spoken in the dark will be heard in the light, and what you have whispered behind closed doors will be proclaimed on the housetops.
What you have spoken in the dark will be heard in the light, and what you have whispered behind closed doors will be proclaimed on the housetops.
Darby Translation
therefore whatever ye have said in the darkness shall be heard in the light, and what ye have spoken in the ear in chambers shall be proclaimed upon the housetops.
therefore whatever ye have said in the darkness shall be heard in the light, and what ye have spoken in the ear in chambers shall be proclaimed upon the housetops.
Easy-to-Read Version
What you say in the dark will be told in the light. And what you whisper in a private room will be shouted from the top of the house."
What you say in the dark will be told in the light. And what you whisper in a private room will be shouted from the top of the house."
Geneva Bible (1587)
Wherefore whatsoeuer yee haue spoken in darkenesse, it shall be heard in the light: and that which ye haue spoken in the eare, in secret places, shall be preached on the houses.
Wherefore whatsoeuer yee haue spoken in darkenesse, it shall be heard in the light: and that which ye haue spoken in the eare, in secret places, shall be preached on the houses.
George Lamsa Translation
For whatever you have said in darkness will be heard in the light; and what you have whispered in the ears in the inner chambers will be preached on the housetops.
For whatever you have said in darkness will be heard in the light; and what you have whispered in the ears in the inner chambers will be preached on the housetops.
Good News Translation
So then, whatever you have said in the dark will be heard in broad daylight, and whatever you have whispered in private in a closed room will be shouted from the housetops.
So then, whatever you have said in the dark will be heard in broad daylight, and whatever you have whispered in private in a closed room will be shouted from the housetops.
Lexham English Bible
Therefore everything that you have said in the dark will be heard in the light, and what you have whispered in the inner rooms will be proclaimed on the housetops.
Therefore everything that you have said in the dark will be heard in the light, and what you have whispered in the inner rooms will be proclaimed on the housetops.
Literal Translation
Therefore, whatever you said in the darkness will be heard in the light; and whatever you spoke in the ear in the secret rooms will be proclaimed on the housetops.
Therefore, whatever you said in the darkness will be heard in the light; and whatever you spoke in the ear in the secret rooms will be proclaimed on the housetops.
American Standard Version
Wherefore whatsoever ye have said in the darkness shall be heard in the light; and what ye have spoken in the ear in the inner chambers shall be proclaimed upon the housetops.
Wherefore whatsoever ye have said in the darkness shall be heard in the light; and what ye have spoken in the ear in the inner chambers shall be proclaimed upon the housetops.
Bible in Basic English
So, whatever you have said in the dark, will come to men's hearing in the light, and what you have said secretly inside the house, will be made public from the house-tops.
So, whatever you have said in the dark, will come to men's hearing in the light, and what you have said secretly inside the house, will be made public from the house-tops.
Hebrew Names Version
Therefore whatever you have said in the darkness will be heard in the light. What you have spoken in the ear in the inner chambers will be proclaimed on the housetops.
Therefore whatever you have said in the darkness will be heard in the light. What you have spoken in the ear in the inner chambers will be proclaimed on the housetops.
Etheridge Translation
For all that you say in darknesses in the light shall be heard, and what you whisper in the ear in closets shall be proclaimed on the housetops.
For all that you say in darknesses in the light shall be heard, and what you whisper in the ear in closets shall be proclaimed on the housetops.
Murdock Translation
For whatever ye speak in the dark, will be heard in the light; and what in secret chambers, ye whisper in the ear, will be proclaimed on the house-tops.
For whatever ye speak in the dark, will be heard in the light; and what in secret chambers, ye whisper in the ear, will be proclaimed on the house-tops.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
Therfore, whatsoeuer you haue spoken in darkenesse, shalbe hearde in the light: and that which ye haue spoken in the eare, euen in secrete places, shalbe preached on the toppe of the houses.
Therfore, whatsoeuer you haue spoken in darkenesse, shalbe hearde in the light: and that which ye haue spoken in the eare, euen in secrete places, shalbe preached on the toppe of the houses.
English Revised Version
Wherefore whatsoever ye have said in the darkness shall be heard in the light; and what ye have spoken in the ear in the inner chambers shall be proclaimed upon the housetops.
Wherefore whatsoever ye have said in the darkness shall be heard in the light; and what ye have spoken in the ear in the inner chambers shall be proclaimed upon the housetops.
World English Bible
Therefore whatever you have said in the darkness will be heard in the light. What you have spoken in the ear in the inner chambers will be proclaimed on the housetops.
Therefore whatever you have said in the darkness will be heard in the light. What you have spoken in the ear in the inner chambers will be proclaimed on the housetops.
Wesley's New Testament (1755)
So that whatsoever ye have spoken in darkness, shall be heard in the light, and what ye have whispered in closets shall be proclaimed on the house-tops.
So that whatsoever ye have spoken in darkness, shall be heard in the light, and what ye have whispered in closets shall be proclaimed on the house-tops.
Weymouth's New Testament
Whatever therefore you have said in the dark, will be heard in the light; and what you have whispered within closed doors will be proclaimed from the house-tops.
Whatever therefore you have said in the dark, will be heard in the light; and what you have whispered within closed doors will be proclaimed from the house-tops.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
For whi tho thingis that ye han seid in derknessis, schulen be seid in liyt; and that that ye han spokun in eere in the couchis, schal be prechid in roofes.
For whi tho thingis that ye han seid in derknessis, schulen be seid in liyt; and that that ye han spokun in eere in the couchis, schal be prechid in roofes.
Update Bible Version
Therefore whatever you have said in the darkness shall be heard in the light; and what you have spoken in the ear in the inner chambers shall be proclaimed on the housetops.
Therefore whatever you have said in the darkness shall be heard in the light; and what you have spoken in the ear in the inner chambers shall be proclaimed on the housetops.
Webster's Bible Translation
Therefore, whatever ye have spoken in darkness, shall be heard in the light; and that which ye have spoken in the ear in closets, shall be proclaimed upon the house-tops.
Therefore, whatever ye have spoken in darkness, shall be heard in the light; and that which ye have spoken in the ear in closets, shall be proclaimed upon the house-tops.
New English Translation
So then whatever you have said in the dark will be heard in the light, and what you have whispered in private rooms will be proclaimed from the housetops.
So then whatever you have said in the dark will be heard in the light, and what you have whispered in private rooms will be proclaimed from the housetops.
New King James Version
Therefore whatever you have spoken in the dark will be heard in the light, and what you have spoken in the ear in inner rooms will be proclaimed on the housetops.
Therefore whatever you have spoken in the dark will be heard in the light, and what you have spoken in the ear in inner rooms will be proclaimed on the housetops.
New Living Translation
Whatever you have said in the dark will be heard in the light, and what you have whispered behind closed doors will be shouted from the housetops for all to hear!
Whatever you have said in the dark will be heard in the light, and what you have whispered behind closed doors will be shouted from the housetops for all to hear!
New Life Bible
What you have said in the dark will be heard in the light. What you have said in a low voice in a closed room will be spoken with a loud voice from the top of houses.
What you have said in the dark will be heard in the light. What you have said in a low voice in a closed room will be spoken with a loud voice from the top of houses.
New Revised Standard
Therefore whatever you have said in the dark will be heard in the light, and what you have whispered behind closed doors will be proclaimed from the housetops.
Therefore whatever you have said in the dark will be heard in the light, and what you have whispered behind closed doors will be proclaimed from the housetops.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
Because, as many things as, in the darkness, ye have said, in the light, shall be heard; and, what to the ear ye spake, in the chambers, shall be proclaimed on the housetops.
Because, as many things as, in the darkness, ye have said, in the light, shall be heard; and, what to the ear ye spake, in the chambers, shall be proclaimed on the housetops.
Douay-Rheims Bible
For whatsoever things you have spoken in darkness shall be published in the light: and that which you have spoken in the ear in the chambers shall be preached on the housetops.
For whatsoever things you have spoken in darkness shall be published in the light: and that which you have spoken in the ear in the chambers shall be preached on the housetops.
Revised Standard Version
Therefore whatever you have said in the dark shall be heard in the light, and what you have whispered in private rooms shall be proclaimed upon the housetops.
Therefore whatever you have said in the dark shall be heard in the light, and what you have whispered in private rooms shall be proclaimed upon the housetops.
Tyndale New Testament (1525)
For whatsoever ye have spoken in in darknes: that same shalbe hearde in light. And that which ye have spoken in the the eare eve in secret places shalbe preached even on the toppe of the housses.
For whatsoever ye have spoken in in darknes: that same shalbe hearde in light. And that which ye have spoken in the the eare eve in secret places shalbe preached even on the toppe of the housses.
Young's Literal Translation
because whatever in the darkness ye said, in the light shall be heard: and what to the ear ye spake in the inner-chambers, shall be proclaimed upon the house-tops.
because whatever in the darkness ye said, in the light shall be heard: and what to the ear ye spake in the inner-chambers, shall be proclaimed upon the house-tops.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
Therfore whatsoeuer ye haue spoke in darknesse, that same shal be herde in light: and that ye haue spoken in to the eare in the chabers, shalbe preached vpon the house toppes.
Therfore whatsoeuer ye haue spoke in darknesse, that same shal be herde in light: and that ye haue spoken in to the eare in the chabers, shalbe preached vpon the house toppes.
Mace New Testament (1729)
whatever you have utter'd in the dark, shall be brought to light: and what you have whisper'd in a closet, shall be proclaim'd upon the house top.
whatever you have utter'd in the dark, shall be brought to light: and what you have whisper'd in a closet, shall be proclaim'd upon the house top.
Simplified Cowboy Version
Things whispered behind the hay will be shouted in the streets. Things mumbled under your breath will be blasted from the rooftops.
Things whispered behind the hay will be shouted in the streets. Things mumbled under your breath will be blasted from the rooftops.
Contextual Overview
1 Meanwhile, the peoplecrowd">[fn] had gathered by the thousands and were trampling on one another. JesusHe">[fn] began to speak first to his disciples. "Watch out for the yeast - that is, the hypocrisy - of the Pharisees!Matthew 16:6,12; Mark 8:15;">[xr] 2 There is nothing covered that will not be exposed and nothing secret that will not be made known.Matthew 10:26; Mark 4:22; Luke 8:17;">[xr] 3 Accordingly, what you have said in darkness will be heard in the daylight, and what you have whisperedspoken in the ear">[fn] in private rooms will be shouted from the housetops." 4 "But I tell you, my friends, never be afraid of those who kill the body and after that can't do anything more.Isaiah 51:7-8,12-13; Jeremiah 1:8; Matthew 10:28; John 15:14-15;">[xr] 5 I'll show you the one you should be afraid of. Be afraid of the one who has the authority to throw you into hellGehenna; a transliteration of the Heb. for Valley of Hinnom">[fn] after killing you. Yes, I tell you, be afraid of him! 6 "Five sparrows are sold for two pennies, aren't they? Yet not one of them is forgotten in God's sight. 7 Why, even all the hairs on your head have been counted! Stop being afraid. You are worth more than a bunch of sparrows." 8 "But I tell you, the Son of Man will acknowledge before God's angels everyone who acknowledges me before people.Matthew 10:32; Mark 8:38; 2 Timothy 2:12; 1 John 2:23;">[xr] 9 But whoever denies me before people will be denied before God's angels. 10 Everyone who speaks a word against the Son of Man will be forgiven, but the person who blasphemes against the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven.Matthew 12:31-32; Mark 3:28; 1 John 5:16;">[xr]
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
whatsoever: Job 24:14, Job 24:15, Ecclesiastes 10:12, Ecclesiastes 10:13, Ecclesiastes 10:20, Matthew 12:36, Jude 1:14, Jude 1:15
proclaimed: The houses in Judea being flat-roofed, with a balustrade round about, were used for the purpose of taking the air, sleeping, and prayer, and, it seems, for announcing things in the most public manner. So among the Turks, a crier announces the hours of public worship from the minaret or tower of the mosque.
housetops: Matthew 10:27
Reciprocal: Job 20:27 - heaven Job 22:14 - General Psalms 49:4 - dark Jeremiah 23:25 - heard Daniel 2:22 - he knoweth Daniel 3:18 - be it Hosea 2:10 - now Matthew 10:26 - for Mark 4:22 - General Luke 8:17 - nothing Acts 17:17 - daily
Cross-References
Matthew 25:40
The king will answer them, 'Truly I tell you, in that you did it for one of the least important of these my brothers, you did it for me.'Proverbs 14:31; 19:17; Matthew 10:42; Mark 9:41; Hebrews 6:10;">[xr]
The king will answer them, 'Truly I tell you, in that you did it for one of the least important of these my brothers, you did it for me.'Proverbs 14:31; 19:17; Matthew 10:42; Mark 9:41; Hebrews 6:10;">[xr]
Matthew 25:45
Then he will say to them, 'Truly I tell you, in that you did not do it for one of the least important of these, you did not do it for me.'Proverbs 14:31; 17:5; Zechariah 2:8; Acts 9:5;">[xr]
Then he will say to them, 'Truly I tell you, in that you did not do it for one of the least important of these, you did not do it for me.'Proverbs 14:31; 17:5; Zechariah 2:8; Acts 9:5;">[xr]
Romans 4:11
Afterward he received the mark of circumcision as a seal of the righteousness that he had by faith while he was still uncircumcised. Therefore, he is the ancestor of all who believe while uncircumcised, in order that righteousness may be credited to them.Genesis 17:10; Luke 19:9; Romans 14:12,16; Galatians 3:7;">[xr]
Afterward he received the mark of circumcision as a seal of the righteousness that he had by faith while he was still uncircumcised. Therefore, he is the ancestor of all who believe while uncircumcised, in order that righteousness may be credited to them.Genesis 17:10; Luke 19:9; Romans 14:12,16; Galatians 3:7;">[xr]
1 Corinthians 1:30
It is because of him that you are in union with Christ Jesus, who for us has become wisdom from God, as well as our righteousness, sanctification, and redemption.Jeremiah 23:5-6; John 17:19; Romans 4:25; 1 Corinthians 1:24; 2 Corinthians 5:21; Ephesians 1:7; Philippians 3:9;">[xr]
It is because of him that you are in union with Christ Jesus, who for us has become wisdom from God, as well as our righteousness, sanctification, and redemption.Jeremiah 23:5-6; John 17:19; Romans 4:25; 1 Corinthians 1:24; 2 Corinthians 5:21; Ephesians 1:7; Philippians 3:9;">[xr]
Galatians 3:8
Because the Scripture saw ahead of time that God would justify the Gentiles by faith, it announced the gospel to Abraham beforehand when it said, "Through you all nationsall the Gentiles">[fn] will be blessed."Genesis 12:3">[fn]Genesis 12:3; 18:18; 22:18; Acts 2:35; Romans 9:17; Galatians 3:22;">[xr]
Because the Scripture saw ahead of time that God would justify the Gentiles by faith, it announced the gospel to Abraham beforehand when it said, "Through you all nationsall the Gentiles">[fn] will be blessed."Genesis 12:3">[fn]Genesis 12:3; 18:18; 22:18; Acts 2:35; Romans 9:17; Galatians 3:22;">[xr]
Galatians 3:16
Now the promises were spoken to Abraham and to his descendant. It doesn't say "descendants," referring to many, but "your descendant,"Genesis 12:7">[fn] referring to one person, who is Christ.Genesis 12:3,7; 17:7; 1 Corinthians 12:12; Galatians 3:8;">[xr]
Now the promises were spoken to Abraham and to his descendant. It doesn't say "descendants," referring to many, but "your descendant,"Genesis 12:7">[fn] referring to one person, who is Christ.Genesis 12:3,7; 17:7; 1 Corinthians 12:12; Galatians 3:8;">[xr]
Galatians 3:28
A person is no longer a Jew or a Greek, a slave or a free person, a male or a female, because all of you are one in Christ Jesus.John 10:16; 17:20-21; Romans 10:12; 1 Corinthians 12:13; Galatians 5:6; Ephesians 2:14-16; Colossians 3:11;">[xr]
A person is no longer a Jew or a Greek, a slave or a free person, a male or a female, because all of you are one in Christ Jesus.John 10:16; 17:20-21; Romans 10:12; 1 Corinthians 12:13; Galatians 5:6; Ephesians 2:14-16; Colossians 3:11;">[xr]
Ephesians 1:3
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! He has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly realm,2 Corinthians 1:3; 1 Peter 1:3;">[xr]
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! He has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly realm,2 Corinthians 1:3; 1 Peter 1:3;">[xr]
Colossians 3:11
Where this happens, there is no Greek or Jew, circumcised or uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian,[fn] slave, or free person. Instead, Christ is all and in all.Romans 10:12; 1 Corinthians 12:13; Galatians 3:28; 5:6; Ephesians 1:23; 6:8;">[xr]
Where this happens, there is no Greek or Jew, circumcised or uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian,[fn] slave, or free person. Instead, Christ is all and in all.Romans 10:12; 1 Corinthians 12:13; Galatians 3:28; 5:6; Ephesians 1:23; 6:8;">[xr]
Revelation 7:9
After these things I looked, and there was a large crowd that no one was able to count! They were from every nation, tribe, people, and language. They were standing in front of the throne and the lamb and were wearing white robes, with palm branches in their hands.Romans 11:25; Revelation 3:5,18; 4:4; 5:9;">[xr]
After these things I looked, and there was a large crowd that no one was able to count! They were from every nation, tribe, people, and language. They were standing in front of the throne and the lamb and were wearing white robes, with palm branches in their hands.Romans 11:25; Revelation 3:5,18; 4:4; 5:9;">[xr]
Gill's Notes on the Bible
Therefore whatsoever ye have spoken in darkness,.... In the most private manner, to one another:
shall be heard in the light; which makes all things manifest, the day shall declare it:
and that which ye have spoken in the ear in closets; whispered to persons in their bedchambers, and places of the most secret retirement;
shall be proclaimed upon the housetops; declared in the most public manner: in Matthew 10:27 these words are so expressed, as to carry in them such a sense as this; that what was told the disciples by Christ, in the most private place and way, should be published by them, in the most free and open manner; Matthew 10:27- :.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
Nothing covered - See the notes at Matthew 10:26-32.
Luke 12:3
Shall be proclaimed upon the housetops - See the notes at Matthew 10:27. The custom of making proclamation from the tops or roofs of houses still prevails in the East. Dr. Thomson (“The Land and the Book,” vol. i. p. 51, 52) says: “At the present day, local governors in country districts cause their commands thus to be published. Their proclamations are generally made in the evening, after the people have returned from their labors in the field. The public crier ascends the highest roof at hand, and lifts up his voice in a long-drawn call upon all faithful subjects to give ear and obey. He then proceeds to announce, in a set form, the will of their master, and demand obedience thereto.”
