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.
Context
This verse from Matthew Chapter 5 connects to 5 cross-references. The Sermon on the Mount begins with the Beatitudes blessing the poor in spirit, mourners, meek, and peacemakers. Jesus declares he has come not to abolish the Law but to fulfill it. Six antitheses intensify the Law's demands: not just …
Other Translations
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.
nor do they light a lamp, and put it under the measure, but on the lamp-stand, and it shineth to all those in the house;
And a burning light is not put under a vessel, but on its table; so that its rays may be shining on all who are in the house.
Cross References
And thou shalt make the seven lamps thereof: and they shall light the lamps thereof, that they may give light …
Speak unto Aaron, and say unto him, When thou lightest the lamps, the seven lamps shall give light over against …
And he said unto them, Is a candle brought to be put under a bushel, or under a bed? and …
No man, when he hath lighted a candle, covereth it with a vessel, or putteth it under a bed; but …
No man, when he hath lighted a candle, putteth it in a secret place, neither under a bushel, but on …