Matthew 5:15

Nor do men light a candle, to put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick: and then it giveth light to all in the house.

1770 John Worsley NT

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 situated on a hill, cannot be hid.

16So 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 man when he hath lighted a candle covereth it with a vessel, or putteth it under a couch; but setteth it on a candlestick, that they who come in 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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