Matthew 5:14

“You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden,

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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

13“You are the salt of the earth, but if salt loses its flavor, with what shall it be seasoned? It is no longer fit for anything but to be thrown out and trampled under people's feet.

15nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a lampstand, and it shines for all who are in the house.

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Cross References

John 8:12Then Jesus spoke to them again, saying, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will certainly not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.”

Romans 2:19And yoʋ have confidence that yoʋ yoʋrself are a guide for the blind, a light for those who are in darkness,

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

1 Thessalonians 5:5You are all sons of light and sons of the day; we are not of the night or of the 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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