Devine Scripture

Matthew 5:15

Matthew chapter 5 · verse 15 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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.

Context

v.14Ye are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hid.

v.15This passage

v.16Even so let your light shine before men; that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Numbers 8:2

    Speak unto Aaron, and say unto him, When thou lightest the lamps, the seven lamps shall give light in front of the candlestick.

  • Luke 8:16

    And no man, when he hath lighted a lamp, covereth it with a vessel, or putteth it under a bed; but putteth it on a stand, that they that enter in may see the light.

  • Luke 11:33

    No man, when he hath lighted a lamp, putteth it in a cellar, neither under the bushel, but on the stand, that they which enter in may see the light.

  • Exodus 25:37

    And thou shalt make the lamps thereof, seven: and they shall light the lamps thereof, to give light over against it.

  • Mark 4:21

    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?