Matthew 5:14

Translations

Modern

You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden.

Traditional

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

Literal

You are the light of the world. A city lying on a hill is not able to be hidden.

Latin

Vos estis lux mundi. Non potest civitas abscondi supra montem posita,

Original

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English

You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden.

Notes

Matthew 5:14

Light of the world … city on a hill: How the disciples live will inspire others to live the same way and honor God (see Isaiah 2:2–5; 42:6; 49:6; 51:4; 56:6–8; 60:1–3; Philippians 2:15).

Matthew 5:13–16

The good actions of the disciples will positively impact the world, bringing glory to God. Jesus warns them not to do anything that could harm this positive influence.

Theme notes and profiles

Moses Blessing Faith and Good Deeds The World

Events

Sermon on the Mountc. AD 28

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