Matthew 5:15

Nor 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.

The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)

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 that is set on a hill can not be hid.

16Thus let your light shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven.

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Cross References

Luke 8:16No one, having lighted a lamp, covers it with a vessel, or puts it under a bed; but puts it on a lamp-stand, that they who enter in may behold 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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