Matthew 5:14

Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Matthew 5:14

BSB
You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden.
AKJV
You are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid.
CPDV
You are the light of the world. A city set on a mountain cannot be hidden.
ERV
Ye are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hid.
NHEB
You are the light of the world. A city located on a hill cannot be hidden.
SMT
Ye are the light of the world. A city cannot be hid, set on a mountain.

Commentary for Matthew 5:14

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Matthew 5:14
Summary
Disciples visibly manifest spiritual illumination
Place
Mountain
Event
Light metaphor for disciples
Estimated Time Period
c. 30 AD
Category
Teaching