Matthew 5:15

nor do they light a lamp, and put it under the bushel, but on the lampstand, and it shines to all in the house.

A Conservative Version

In The King James Version

Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house.

In Context

14Ye are the light of the world. A city setting on a hill cannot be hid,

16Thus your light should shine before men, so that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father in the heavens.

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Cross References

Numbers 8:2Speak to Aaron, and say to him, When thou light the lamps, the seven lamps shall give light in front of the candlestick.

Luke 8:16And no man, having lit a lamp, covers it with a container, or places it under a bed, but places it on a lampstand, so that those who enter in may see the light.

Matthew Henry on Matthew 5:14-17

The Sermon on the Mount. 13 Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men. 14 Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hid. 15 Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house. 16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify… Read the whole commentary →

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