Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version “No one lights a lamp and puts it in a place where it will be hidden, or under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, so that those who come in may see the light. New Living Translation “No one lights a lamp and then hides it or puts it under a basket. Instead, a lamp is placed on a stand, where its light can be seen by all who enter the house. English Standard Version “No one after lighting a lamp puts it in a cellar or under a basket, but on a stand, so that those who enter may see the light. Berean Standard Bible No one lights a lamp and puts it in a cellar or under a basket. Instead, he sets it on a stand, so those who enter can see the light. Berean Literal Bible But no one having lit a lamp, sets it in secret, nor under the basket, but upon the lampstand, that those entering in may see the light. King James Bible No man, when he hath lighted a candle, putteth it in a secret place, neither under a bushel, but on a candlestick, that they which come in may see the light. New King James Version “No one, when he has lit a lamp, puts it in a secret place or under a basket, but on a lampstand, that those who come in may see the light. New American Standard Bible “No one lights a lamp and puts it away in a cellar nor under a basket, but on the lampstand, so that those who enter may see the light. NASB 1995 “No one, after lighting a lamp, puts it away in a cellar nor under a basket, but on the lampstand, so that those who enter may see the light. NASB 1977 “No one, after lighting a lamp, puts it away in a cellar, nor under a peck-measure, but on the lampstand, in order that those who enter may see the light. Legacy Standard Bible “No one, after lighting a lamp, puts it away in a cellar nor under a basket, but on the lampstand, so that those who enter may see the light. Amplified Bible “No one lights a lamp and then puts it in a cellar nor under a basket [hiding the light], but [instead it is put] on the lampstand, so that those who come in may see the light. Christian Standard Bible “No one lights a lamp and puts it in the cellar or under a basket, but on a lampstand, so that those who come in may see its light. Holman Christian Standard Bible “No one lights a lamp and puts it in the cellar or under a basket, but on a lampstand, so that those who come in may see its light. American Standard Version No man, when he hath lighted a lamp, putteth it in a cellar, neither under the bushel, but on the stand, that they which enter in may see the light. Contemporary English Version No one lights a lamp and then hides it or puts it under a clay pot. A lamp is put on a lampstand, so everyone who comes into the house can see the light. English Revised Version No man, when he hath lighted a lamp, putteth it in a cellar, neither under the bushel, but on the stand, that they which enter in may see the light. GOD'S WORD® Translation "No one lights a lamp and hides it or puts it under a basket. Instead, everyone who lights a lamp puts it on a lamp stand so that those who come in will see its light. Good News Translation "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. International Standard Version "No one lights a lamp and puts it in a hiding place or under a basket, but on a lamp stand, so that those who enter may see its light. Majority Standard Bible No one lights a lamp and puts it in a cellar or under a basket. Instead, he sets it on a stand, so those who enter can see the light. NET Bible "No one after lighting a lamp puts it in a hidden place or under a basket, but on a lampstand, so that those who come in can see the light. New Heart English Bible "No one, when he has lit a lamp, puts it in a cellar or under a basket, but on a stand, that those who come in may see the light. Webster's Bible Translation No man when he hath lighted a candle, putteth it in a secret place, neither under a close vessel, but on a candlestick, that they who come in may see the light. Weymouth New Testament "When any one lights a lamp, he never puts it in the cellar or under the bushel, but on the lampstand, that people who come in may see the light. World English Bible “No one, when he has lit a lamp, puts it in a cellar or under a basket, but on a stand, that those who come in may see the light. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd no one having lighted a lamp, puts [it] in a secret place, nor under the measure, but on the lampstand, that those coming in may behold the light. Berean Literal Bible But no one having lit a lamp, sets it in secret, nor under the basket, but upon the lampstand, that those entering in may see the light. Young's Literal Translation And no one having lighted a lamp, doth put it in a secret place, nor under the measure, but on the lamp-stand, that those coming in may behold the light. Smith's Literal Translation And none, having lighted a lamp, puts in secret, neither under a bushel, but upon the chandelier, that they coming in should see the light. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleNo man lighteth a candle, and putteth it in a hidden place, nore under a bushel; but upon a candlestick, that they that come in, may see the light. Catholic Public Domain Version No one lights a candle and places it in hiding, nor under a bushel basket, but upon a lampstand, so that those who enter may see the light. New American Bible “No one who lights a lamp hides it away or places it [under a bushel basket], but on a lampstand so that those who enter might see the light. New Revised Standard Version “No one after lighting a lamp puts it in a cellar, but on the lampstand so that those who enter may see the light. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleNo man lights a lamp and puts it in a hidden place, or under a basket, but on a lamp holder, so that those who enter may see its light. Aramaic Bible in Plain English “No man lights a lamp and sets it in a hidden place or under a bushel but over a lamp stand, that those who enter may see its light.” NT Translations Anderson New TestamentNo one, when he has lighted a lamp, puts it in a secret place, nor under the measure, but upon the lamp-stand, that those who come in may see the light. Godbey New Testament Haweis New Testament But no man lighting a lamp putteth it in a concealed place, or under a bushel, but on a stand, that they who are coming in, may see the light. Mace New Testament However, when a man has once lighted his lamp, he does not hide it in a by-place, or under a bushel; but sets it on a stand, that all who come in may have light. Weymouth New Testament "When any one lights a lamp, he never puts it in the cellar or under the bushel, but on the lampstand, that people who come in may see the light. Worrell New Testament Worsley New Testament Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Lamp of the Body32The men of Nineveh will stand at the judgment with this generation and condemn it; for they repented at the preaching of Jonah, and now One greater than Jonah is here. 33No one lights a lamp and puts it in a cellar or under a basket. Instead, he sets it on a stand, so those who enter can see the light. 34Your eye is the lamp of your body. When your eyes are good, your whole body also is full of light. But when they are bad, your body is full of darkness.… Cross References Matthew 5:14-16 You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. / 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. / In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven. Mark 4:21-22 Jesus also said to them, “Does anyone bring in a lamp to put it under a basket or under a bed? Doesn’t he set it on a stand? / For there is nothing hidden that will not be disclosed, and nothing concealed that will not be brought to light. John 8:12 Once again, Jesus spoke to the people and said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows Me will never walk in the darkness, but will have the light of life.” Matthew 6:22-23 The eye is the lamp of the body. If your eyes are good, your whole body will be full of light. / But if your eyes are bad, your whole body will be full of darkness. If then the light within you is darkness, how great is that darkness! Ephesians 5:8-14 For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light, / for the fruit of the light consists in all goodness, righteousness, and truth. / Test and prove what pleases the Lord. ... Philippians 2:14-16 Do everything without complaining or arguing, / so that you may be blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a crooked and perverse generation, in which you shine as lights in the world / as you hold forth the word of life, in order that I may boast on the day of Christ that I did not run or labor in vain. 2 Corinthians 4:6 For God, who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” made His light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ. John 1:4-5 In Him was life, and that life was the light of men. / The Light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. Isaiah 60:1-3 Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD rises upon you. / For behold, darkness covers the earth, and thick darkness is over the peoples; but the LORD will rise upon you, and His glory will appear over you. / Nations will come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your dawn. Proverbs 4:18 The path of the righteous is like the first gleam of dawn, shining brighter and brighter until midday. Psalm 119:105 Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. Isaiah 42:6-7 “I, the LORD, have called you for a righteous purpose, and I will take hold of your hand. I will keep you and appoint you to be a covenant for the people and a light to the nations, / to open the eyes of the blind, to bring prisoners out of the dungeon and those sitting in darkness out from the prison house. 1 John 1:5-7 And this is the message we have heard from Him and announce to you: God is light, and in Him there is no darkness at all. / If we say we have fellowship with Him yet walk in the darkness, we lie and do not practice the truth. / But if we walk in the light as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus His Son cleanses us from all sin. 1 Peter 2:9 But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, to proclaim the virtues of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light. 2 Peter 1:19 We also have the word of the prophets as confirmed beyond doubt. And you will do well to pay attention to it, as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts. Treasury of Scripture No man, when he has lighted a candle, puts it in a secret place, neither under a bushel, but on a candlestick, that they which come in may see the light. when. Luke 8:16,17 No man, when he hath lighted a candle, covereth it with a vessel, or putteth it under a bed; but setteth it on a candlestick, that they which enter in may see the light… Matthew 5:15 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. Mark 4:21,22 And he said unto them, Is a candle brought to be put under a bushel, or under a bed? and not to be set on a candlestick? … a bushel. Matthew 5:15 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. may see. Matthew 5:16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven. Matthew 10:27 What I tell you in darkness, that speak ye in light: and what ye hear in the ear, that preach ye upon the housetops. John 11:9 Jesus answered, Are there not twelve hours in the day? If any man walk in the day, he stumbleth not, because he seeth the light of this world. Jump to Previous Basket Bowl Bushel Candle Candlestick Close Hidden Instead Lamp-Stand Lighted Lighting Lit Measure Puts Putteth Secret Sets Stand Table VesselJump to Next Basket Bowl Bushel Candle Candlestick Close Hidden Instead Lamp-Stand Lighted Lighting Lit Measure Puts Putteth Secret Sets Stand Table VesselLuke 11 1. Jesus teaches us to pray, and that instantly;11. assuring us that God will give all good things to those who ask him. 14. He, casting out a demon, rebukes the blasphemous Pharisees; 27. and shows who are blessed; 29. preaches to the people; 37. and reprimands the outward show of holiness. No one lights a lamp This phrase begins with a universal truth, emphasizing the intentionality behind lighting a lamp. In the Greek, the word for "lamp" (λύχνος, lychnos) refers to a small oil lamp used in ancient times. The act of lighting a lamp signifies purpose and preparation, suggesting that the light is meant to serve a function. Historically, lamps were essential for visibility in the dark, symbolizing guidance and revelation. In a spiritual context, this can be seen as the illumination of truth and the spreading of the Gospel. and puts it in a cellar or under a basket Instead, he sets it on a stand so that those who enter may see the light Parallel Commentaries ... Greek No oneΟὐδεὶς (Oudeis) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 3762: No one, none, nothing. lights ἅψας (hapsas) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 681: To kindle, light. A primary verb; properly, to fasten to, i.e. to set on fire. a lamp λύχνον (lychnon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 3088: A lamp. From the base of leukos; a portable lamp or other illuminator. [and] puts it τίθησιν (tithēsin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 5087: To put, place, lay, set, fix, establish. A prolonged form of a primary theo to place. in εἰς (eis) Preposition Strong's 1519: A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. a cellar κρύπτην (kryptēn) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 2926: A cellar, vault, hidden place, crypt. Feminine of kruptos; a hidden place, i.e. Cellar. [or] οὐδὲ (oude) Conjunction Strong's 3761: Neither, nor, not even, and not. From ou and de; not however, i.e. Neither, nor, not even. under ὑπὸ (hypo) Preposition Strong's 5259: A primary preposition; under, i.e. of place, or with verbs; of place (underneath) or where (below) or time (when). a basket. μόδιον (modion) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 3426: A dry measure, nearly two English gallons. Of Latin origin; a modius, i.e. Certain measure for things dry. Instead, ἀλλ’ (all’) Conjunction Strong's 235: But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise. [he sets it] on ἐπὶ (epi) Preposition Strong's 1909: On, to, against, on the basis of, at. a lampstand, λυχνίαν (lychnian) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 3087: A lamp-stand. From luchnos; a lamp-stand. so ἵνα (hina) Conjunction Strong's 2443: In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that. those οἱ (hoi) Article - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. who enter εἰσπορευόμενοι (eisporeuomenoi) Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 1531: To journey in(to), I go in(to), enter, intervene. From eis and poreuomai; to enter. can see βλέπωσιν (blepōsin) Verb - Present Subjunctive Active - 3rd Person Plural Strong's 991: (primarily physical), I look, see, perceive, discern. A primary verb; to look at. the τὸ (to) Article - Accusative Neuter Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. light. φέγγος (phengos) Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular Strong's 5338: Brightness, light, splendor, radiance. Probably akin to the base of phos; brilliancy. 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