Matthew 5:16

Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Matthew 5:16

BSB

In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.

AKJV

Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.

CPDV

So then, let your light shine in the sight of men, so that they may see your good works, and may glorify your Father, who is in heaven.

ERV

Even so let your light shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.

NHEB

Even so, let your light shine before people; that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven.

SMT

So let your light shine before men, that they see your good works, and praise your Father, him in the heavens.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Matthew 5:16

LetyourG5216 lightG5457Noun Neuter soG3779Adverb shineG2989Verb beforeG1715Adverb menG444Noun Masculine thatG3704theymayseeG1492Verb yourG5216 goodG2570Adjective worksG2041Noun Neuter andG2532Conjunction glorifyG1392Verb yourG5216 FatherG3962Noun Masculine whichG3588isinG1722Preposition heavenG3772Noun Masculine

Commentary for Matthew 5:16

Please note: this is not Scripture

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

Overview of Matthew 5:16

Summary

Righteous living glorifies God before others

Place

Mountain

Event

Disciples' light must shine

Estimated Time Period

c. 30 AD