Matthew 5:15

And they do not light a lamp and place it under a bushel; but upon a lightstand, and it giveth light to all that are in the house.

James Murdock's Translation of the Syriac Peshitta

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 built upon a hill, not be concealed.

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

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Cross References

Luke 8:16No one lighteth a lamp, and covereth it with a vessel, or placeth it under a bed, but setteth it upon a light-stand, that all who come in, may see the light of it.

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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