Matthew 5:15

Good News Translation

No one lights a lamp and puts it under a bowl; instead it is put on the lampstand, where it gives light for everyone in the house.

Cross References

Exodus 25:37

Make seven lamps for the lampstand and set them up so that they shine toward the front.

Zechariah 4:2

“What do you see?” he asked. “A lampstand made of gold,” I answered. “At the top is a bowl for the oil. On the lampstand are seven lamps, each one with places for seven wicks.

Numbers 8:2

“Tell Aaron that when he puts the seven lamps on the lampstand, he should place them so that the light shines toward the front.”

Mark 4:21

Jesus continued, “Does anyone ever bring in a lamp and put it under a bowl or under the bed? Isn't it put on the lampstand?

Luke 11:33

“No one lights a lamp and then hides it or puts it under a bowl; instead, it is put on the lampstand, so that people may see the light as they come in.

Luke 11:36

If your whole body is full of light, with no part of it in darkness, it will be bright all over, as when a lamp shines on you with its brightness.”

Luke 8:16

“No one lights a lamp and covers it with a bowl or puts it under a bed. Instead, it is put on the lampstand, so that people will see the light as they come in.

Philippians 2:15

so that you may be innocent and pure as God's perfect children, who live in a world of corrupt and sinful people. You must shine among them like stars lighting up the sky,

Hebrews 9:2

A tent was put up, the outer one, which was called the Holy Place. In it were the lampstand and the table with the bread offered to God.

Revelation 2:5

Think how far you have fallen! Turn from your sins and do what you did at first. If you don't turn from your sins, I will come to you and take your lampstand from its place.