Mark 4:21

And he said unto them, Is a candle brought to be put under a bushel, or under a bed? and not to be set on a candlestick?

King James Version

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Other Translations for Mark 4:21

BSB

Jesus also said to them, "Does anyone bring in a lamp to put it under a basket or under a bed? Doesn't he set it on a stand?

AKJV

And he said to them, Is a candle brought to be put under a bushel, or under a bed? and not to be set on a candlestick?

CPDV

And he said to them: "Would someone enter with a lamp in order to place it under a basket or under a bed? Would it not be placed upon a lampstand?

ERV

And he said unto them, Is the lamp brought to be put under the bushel, or under the bed, and not to be put on the stand?

NHEB

And he said to them, "Is the lamp brought to be put under a basket or under a bed? Is it not put on a stand?

SMT

And he said to them, Much less the light comes that it be set under a bushel, or under a bed; that it be not set upon a candlestick.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Mark 4:21

AndG2532ConjunctionhesaidG3004VerbuntothemG846 IsG3385acandleG3088Noun Masculine broughtG2064Verb toG2443ConjunctionbeputG5087Verb underG5259PrepositionabushelG3426Noun Masculine orG2228 underG5259PrepositionabedG2825Noun NeuterandnotG3756 toG2443ConjunctionbesetG2007Verb onG1909PrepositionacandlestickG3087Noun Feminine

Commentary for Mark 4:21

Please note: this is not Scripture

These study resources are provided for informational purposes only. They reflect human interpretation, are subject to human error, and should not be considered divinely inspired or authoritative.

Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Mark 4:21

Summary

Light intended for public revelation not concealment

Event

Jesus teaches about hidden truth revelation

Estimated Time Period

c. 30 AD