Ecclesiastes 12:14

Translations

Modern

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

Traditional

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

Literal

For God will bring every work into judgment, with every hidden thing, whether good or evil.

Latin

…et cuncta quæ fiunt adducet Deus in judicium pro omni errato, sive bonum, sive malum illud sit.

Original

Hebrew

English

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

Notes

Ecclesiastes 12:13–14

The editor concludes from studying the Teacher's work that we should fear God (see Ecclesiastes 3:14; 5:7; 7:18; 8:12–13). This means we must obey his commands, because everything we do will face judgment (see Ecclesiastes 11:9; 2 Corinthians 5:10; Hebrews 9:27).

Ecclesiastes 12:9–14

This final note by the editor (see “Author and Recipients” in the Book Introduction) shows respect for the Teacher. It urges readers to apply the Teacher's lessons and shares the editor’s conclusion from studying the Teacher (Ecclesiastes 12:13–14).

Theme notes and profiles

All Is “Vapor” God’s Justice Remember Him Solomon’s Wisdom The Creator-King

Related verses

2 Corinthians 5:10
For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, that each one may receive his due for the things done in the body, whether good or bad.
Romans 2:16
…on the day when God will judge men’s secrets through Christ Jesus, as proclaimed by my gospel.
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.
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.
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.
Romans 14:10–12
Why, then, do you judge your brother? Or why do you belittle your brother? For we will all stand before God’s judgment seat.
Ecclesiastes 11:9
Rejoice, O young man, while you are young, and let your heart be glad in the days of your youth. Walk in the ways of your heart and in the sight of your eyes, but know that for all these things God will bring you to judgment.
Luke 12:1–2
In 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.
Ecclesiastes 3:17
I said in my heart, “God will judge the righteous and the wicked, since there is a time for every activity and every deed.”
John 5:29
…and come out—those who have done good to the resurrection of life, and those who have done evil to the resurrection of judgment.
Acts 17:30–31
Although God overlooked the ignorance of earlier times, He now commands all people everywhere to repent.
Matthew 25:31–46
When the Son of Man comes in His glory, and all the angels with Him, He will sit on His glorious throne.

Glossary

Book of Ecclesiastes Wisdom Literature

Topics

Christ is God: As God, the Judge God: Judge, and his Justice Good Works: Shall be Brought Into the Judgment Investigation: General Scriptures Concerning Jesus, the Christ: Divinity of God the Judge Judgment: The General Keeping Secrets Making Choices Parties Purpose Purpose in Life Secret: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Secrets Sin: Secret Sins The Judgment: Shall be of All: Actions The Judgment: Shall be of All: Thoughts The Meaning of Life Works: Good: Will be Brought Into Judgment

Ecclesiastes 12:14

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