Matthew 5:14

Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill can not be hid.

The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)

In The King James Version

Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid.

In Context

13Ye are the salt of the earth; but if the salt become tasteless, wherewith shall it be salted? It is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot by men.

15Nor do they light a lamp and put it under the bushel, but on the lamp-stand; and it shines to all that are in the house.

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Cross References

John 8:12Again therefore Jesus spoke to them, saying: I am the light of the world; he that follows me shall not walk in the darkness, but shall have the light of life.

Romans 2:19and art confident that thou thyself art a guide of the blind, a light of those who are in darkness,

Ephesians 5:8For ye were once darkness, but now light in the Lord. Walk as children of light,--

1 Thessalonians 5:5For all ye are sons of light, and sons of day; we are not of night, nor of darkness.

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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