Matthew 5:15

Nor they-are-igniting [a] lamp and are-placing same under the basket-measure; contrariwise, upon the lampstand, and it-is-shining to{all the} in to{the home}.

Garth's Hyper-literal Translation

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-being the light of{the world}. [A] city is_not_being-enabled to-be-hidden being-lain up-upon of{[a] mountain}.

16The-same-ly, the light of{you}: shine, in-front of{the men}, which-how they-may-behold of{you} the good works and may-esteem-ize/glorify the Father of{you}, the in to{the heavens}.

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Cross References

Luke 8:16Moreover, not-one kindle[ing] [a] lamp is-covering same to{vessel} or is-placing down-under of{couch/bed}; contrariwise, upon of{[a] lampstand} is-placing-upon, in-which-place the being-gone-into may-be-viewing 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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