Matthew 5:15
And a burning light is not put under a vessel, but on its table; so that its rays may be shining on all who are in the house.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
In Context
14You are the light of the world. A town put on a hill may be seen by all.
Cross References
Numbers 8:2Say to Aaron, When you put the lights in their places, the seven lights will give light in front of the support.
Luke 8:16No man, when the light is lighted, puts a cover over it, or puts it under a bed, but he puts it on its table, so that those who come 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 →