Matthew 5:15

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.

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Other Translations for Matthew 5:15

BSB
Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a basket. Instead, they set it on a stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house.
AKJV
Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it gives light to all that are in the house.
CPDV
And they do not light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a lampstand, so that it may shine to all who are in the house.
ERV
Neither do men light a lamp, and put it under the bushel, but on the stand; and it shineth unto all that are in the house.
NHEB
Neither do you light a lamp, and put it under a measuring basket, but on a stand; and it shines to all who are in the house.
SMT
Neither do they burn a light, and set it under a basket, but upon a chandelier: and it shines to all in the house.

Commentary for Matthew 5:15

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Matthew 5:15
Summary
Light must be openly displayed for benefit
Place
House
Event
Lamp lighting illustration
Estimated Time Period
c. 30 AD
Category
Teaching