Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Luke 12:3 Cross-References
Explore 6 cross-references for Luke 12:3 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Luke chapter 12 verse 3 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“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.”
Luke 12:3 (KJV)
Commentary on Luke 12:3
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—Jesus applies the principle of inevitable revelation specifically to speech. Words whispered in darkness (ἐν τῇ σκοτίᾳ) and spoken in the ear in closets (πρὸς τὸ οὖς ἐν τοῖς ταμείοις, in the innermost private chambers) will be proclaimed upon the housetops (κηρυχθήσεται ἐπὶ τῶν δωμάτων). The verb kērychthēsetai (κηρυχθήσεται, shall be proclaimed) is the same used for gospel preaching—what was secret will be publicly announced.Th...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Luke 12:3
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“speak in the light; and what you hear whispered in the ear”
“no”
“they will give account of it in the day of judgment.”
“The words of a wise man's mouth are gracious; but the lips of a fool will swallow up himself.”
“The murderer rising with the light killeth the poor and needy”
“the seventh from Adam”