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Matthew 5

Matthew 5:15

Salt and Light · Matthew 5:13–16
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Translations

Modern
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.
Traditional
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.
Literal
Nor do they light a lamp and put it under the basket, but upon the lampstand, and it shines to all those in the house.
Latin
…neque accendunt lucernam, et ponunt eam sub modio, sed super candelabrum, ut luceat omnibus qui in domo sunt.

Original

Greek
English
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.

Notes

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

Events

Parallels

Mark 9:49–50 Luke 14:34–35 Philippians 2:12–18

Glossary

Biblical Concept of Law Bushel Gospel of Matthew Heal, Healing Homes and Dwellings Jesus Christ Modius Moses Reward Sea of Galilee Weights and Measures

Topics

Agency in Salvation of Men Being a Good Helper Being a Light Blindness: Spiritual Burning Candles Bushel: About One Peck Candlestick used for Holding: Candles or Torches Candlestick: Ministers Conscience: General Scriptures Concerning God Working through You Influence: Good Instruction in Religion Lamps: Placed on a Stand to Give Light to all in the House Leading by Example Making the World Better Measure: A Bushel, About a Peck Religion: True Religious Zeal: General Scriptures Concerning Righteous: Described Select Readings: The Beatitudes Testimony: Religious Using Talents