Matthew 5:15

Bible in Basic English 1965

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

Exodus 25:37

Then you are to make its seven vessels for the lights, putting them in their place so that they give light in front of it.

Zechariah 4:2

And he said to me, What do you see? And I said, I see a light-support, made all of gold, with its cup on the top of it and seven lights on it; and there are seven pipes to every one of the lights which are on the top of it;

Numbers 8:2

Say to Aaron, When you put the lights in their places, the seven lights will give light in front of the support.

Mark 4:21

And he said to them, When the light comes in, do people put it under a vessel, or under the bed, and not on its table?

Luke 11:33

No man, when the light has been lighted, puts it in a secret place, or under a vessel, but on its table, so that those who come in may see the light.

Luke 11:36

If, then, all your body is light, with no part of it dark, it will be completely full of light, as when a flame with its bright shining gives you light.

Luke 8:16

No man, when the light is lighted, puts a cover over it, or puts it under a bed, but he puts it on its table, so that those who come in may see the light.

Philippians 2:15

So that you may be holy and gentle, children of God without sin in a twisted and foolish generation, among whom you are seen as lights in the world,

Hebrews 9:2

For the first Tent was made ready, having in it the vessels for the lights and the table and the ordering of the bread; and this is named the holy place.

Revelation 2:5

So keep in mind where you were at first, and be changed in heart and do the first works; or I will come to you, and will take away your light from its place, if your hearts are not changed.