Matthew 5:15

Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but rather on the lampstand, and it shines for everyone in the house.

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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

14You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden.

16Let your light shine before people in such a way that they see your good deeds and praise your Father who is in heaven.

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Cross References

Numbers 8:2“Speak to Aaron. Say to him, 'The seven lamps must give light in front of the lampstand when you light them.'”

Luke 8:16No one lights a lamp and covers it with a bowl or puts it under a bed. Rather, he puts it on a lampstand so that everyone who enters 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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