Matthew 5:15

Radiate New Testament

People don’t light a lamp and then put it under a bowl. Instead, they put it on a stand so that it gives light to everyone in the house.

Cross References

Mark 4:21

Jesus said to them, “Do you bring in a lamp and then put it under a large bowl or a bed? Don’t you put it on its stand?

Luke 11:33

“No one lights a lamp and then hides it or puts it under a bowl. Instead, they put a lamp on its stand, so that those who come in can see its light.

Luke 8:16

“No one lights a lamp but then hides it in a clay jar or puts it under a bed. Instead, they put it on a stand so that anyone who comes in can see its light.

Luke 11:36

If your whole body is full of light and no part of it is dark, then your body will be full of light, just as when a lamp shines its light on you.”

Philippians 2:15

Then you’ll be pure and blameless, “children of God without fault in the midst of a crooked and twisted generation.” Then you’ll shine within your generation like stars in the universe

Hebrews 9:2

A holy tent was set up. The first room in it had the lampstand and the table with the holy bread. This was called the Holy Place.

Revelation 2:5

Think about how far you’ve fallen! Realize how you’ve gone wrong, and go back to the things you were doing at first. If you don’t, I’ll come and take your lampstand away.