Matthew 4:16

The people which sat in darkness saw great light; and to them which sat in the region and shadow of death light is sprung up.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Matthew 4:16

BSB
the people living in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of the shadow of death, a light has dawned."
AKJV
The people which sat in darkness saw great light; and to them which sat in the region and shadow of death light is sprung up.
CPDV
A people who were sitting in darkness have seen a great light. And unto those sitting in the region of the shadow of death, a light has risen."
ERV
The people which sat in darkness Saw a great light, And to them which sat in the region and shadow of death, To them did light spring up.
NHEB
the people sitting in darkness have seen a great light, and those living in the land and shadow of death, to them light has dawned."
SMT
The people sitting in darkness saw a great light; and to them sitting in the room and shadow of death, light has sprung up to them.

Commentary for Matthew 4:16

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Overview of Matthew 4:16
Summary
Enlightenment comes to spiritually darkened populations
Place
Galilee
Event
Light dispels spiritual darkness
Estimated Time Period
c. 27 AD
Category
Prophecy