Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version He said to them, “Do you bring in a lamp to put it under a bowl or a bed? Instead, don’t you put it on its stand? New Living Translation Then Jesus asked them, “Would anyone light a lamp and then put it under a basket or under a bed? Of course not! A lamp is placed on a stand, where its light will shine. English Standard Version And he said to them, “Is a lamp brought in to be put under a basket, or under a bed, and not on a stand? Berean Standard Bible 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? Berean Literal Bible And He was saying to them, "The lamp is not brought in so that it might be put under the basket, or under the bed. Is it not that it might be put upon the lampstand? King James Bible 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? New King James Version Also He said to them, “Is a lamp brought to be put under a basket or under a bed? Is it not to be set on a lampstand? New American Standard Bible And He was saying to them, “A lamp is not brought to be put under a basket, or under a bed, is it? Is it not brought to be put on the lampstand? NASB 1995 And He was saying to them, “A lamp is not brought to be put under a basket, is it, or under a bed? Is it not brought to be put on the lampstand? NASB 1977 And He was saying to them, “A lamp is not brought to be put under a peck-measure, is it, or under a bed? Is it not brought to be put on the lampstand? Legacy Standard Bible And He was saying to them, “Is a lamp brought to be put under a basket or under a bed? Is it not to be put on the lampstand? Amplified Bible He said to them, “A lamp is not brought in to be put under a basket or under a bed, is it? Is it not [brought in] to be put on the lampstand? Christian Standard Bible He also said to them, “Is a lamp brought in to be put under a basket or under a bed? Isn’t it to be put on a lampstand? Holman Christian Standard Bible He also said to them, “Is a lamp brought in to be put under a basket or under a bed? Isn’t it to be put on a lampstand? American Standard Version And he said unto them, Is the lamp brought to be put under the bushel, or under the bed, and not to be put on the stand? Contemporary English Version Jesus also said: You don't light a lamp and put it under a clay pot or under a bed. Don't you put a lamp on a lampstand? English Revised Version And he said unto them, Is the lamp brought to be put under the bushel, or under the bed, and not to be put on the stand? GOD'S WORD® Translation Jesus said to them, "Does anyone bring a lamp into a room to put it under a basket or under a bed? Isn't it put on a lamp stand? Good News Translation 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? International Standard Version Then Jesus told them, "A lamp isn't brought indoors to be put under a basket or under a bed, is it? It's to be put on a lamp stand, isn't it? Majority Standard Bible 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? NET Bible He also said to them, "A lamp isn't brought to be put under a basket or under a bed, is it? Isn't it to be placed on a lampstand? New Heart English Bible And he said to them, "Is the lamp brought to be put under a basket or under a bed? Is it not put on a stand? Webster's Bible Translation And he said to them, Is a candle brought to be put under a close vessel, or under a bed? and not to be set on a candlestick? Weymouth New Testament He went on to say, "Is the lamp brought in in order to be put under the bushel or under the bed? Is it not rather in order that it may be placed on the lampstand? World English Bible He said to them, “Is a lamp brought to be put under a basket or under a bed? Isn’t it put on a stand? Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd He said to them, “Does the lamp come that it may be put under the measure, or under the bed—not that it may be put on the lampstand? Berean Literal Bible And He was saying to them, "The lamp is not brought in so that it might be put under the basket, or under the bed. Is it not that it might be put upon the lampstand? Young's Literal Translation And he said to them, 'Doth the lamp come that under the measure it may be put, or under the couch -- not that it may be put on the lamp-stand? Smith's Literal Translation And he said to them, Much less the light comes that it be set under a bushel, or under a bed; that it be not set upon a candlestick. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd he said to them: Doth a candle come in to be put under a bushel, or under a bed? and not to be set on a candlestick? Catholic Public Domain Version And he said to them: “Would someone enter with a lamp in order to place it under a basket or under a bed? Would it not be placed upon a lampstand? New American Bible He said to them, “Is a lamp brought in to be placed under a bushel basket or under a bed, and not to be placed on a lampstand? New Revised Standard Version He said to them, “Is a lamp brought in to be put under the bushel basket, or under the bed, and not on the lampstand? Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd he said to them, Is a lamp brought and put under a basket or under a bed? Is it not put on a lampholder? Aramaic Bible in Plain English And he said to them, “Does one bring a lamp to be put under a basket or under a bed? Should it not be put on a lampstand?” NT Translations Anderson New TestamentAnd he said to them: Is a lamp brought in that it may be put under the measure, or under the divan? Is it not brought that it may be put on the lamp-stand? Godbey New Testament And He said to them; Haweis New Testament And he said unto them, Is a lamp brought out to be put under a bushel, or under a bed, and not to be placed on a stand? Mace New Testament Again he said, is a lamp ever brought to be put under a bushel, or under a bed? or to be set on a stand? Weymouth New Testament He went on to say, "Is the lamp brought in in order to be put under the bushel or under the bed? Is it not rather in order that it may be placed on the lampstand? Worrell New Testament And He said to them, Worsley New Testament And He said unto them, Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Lesson of the Lamp20Still others are like the seeds sown on good soil. They hear the word, receive it, and produce a crop—thirtyfold, sixtyfold, or a hundredfold.” 21 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? 22For there is nothing hidden that will not be disclosed, and nothing concealed that will not be brought to light.… 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. Luke 8:16 No one lights a lamp and covers it with a jar or puts it under a bed. Instead, he sets it on a stand, so those who enter can see the light. Luke 11:33 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. 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.” John 12:46 I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in Me should remain in darkness. Philippians 2:15 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 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. ... 1 Thessalonians 5:5 For you are all sons of the light and sons of the day; we do not belong to the night or to the darkness. 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. Revelation 1:20 This is the mystery of the seven stars you saw in My right hand and of the seven golden lampstands: The seven stars are the angels of the seven churches, and the seven lampstands are the seven churches. 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. Isaiah 49:6 He says: “It is not enough for You to be My Servant, to raise up the tribes of Jacob, and to restore the protected ones of Israel. I will also make You a light for the nations, to bring My salvation to the ends of the earth.” 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. Treasury of Scripture And he said to them, Is a candle brought to be put under a bushel, or under a bed? and not to be set on a candlestick? Is a. Isaiah 60:1-3 Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the LORD is risen upon thee… 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. Luke 8:16 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. bushel. Mark 5:15 And they come to Jesus, and see him that was possessed with the devil, and had the legion, sitting, and clothed, and in his right mind: and they were afraid. Jump to Previous Basket Bed Bowl Bushel Candle Candlestick Close Instead Lamp Lamp-Stand Measure Order Placed Rather Stand Table VesselJump to Next Basket Bed Bowl Bushel Candle Candlestick Close Instead Lamp Lamp-Stand Measure Order Placed Rather Stand Table VesselMark 4 1. The parable of the sower,14. and the meaning thereof. 21. We must communicate the light of our knowledge to others. 26. The parable of the seed growing secretly; 30. and of the mustard seed. 35. Jesus stills the storm on the sea. He also said to them This phrase indicates that Jesus is continuing His teaching, likely addressing His disciples and those gathered around Him. The Greek word for "said" is "λέγει" (legei), which is in the present tense, suggesting an ongoing action. This implies that Jesus is actively engaging His audience, emphasizing the importance of His message. The context here is crucial as it follows the Parable of the Sower, indicating a continuation of teaching about the Kingdom of God. Do you bring in a lamp to put it under a basket or under a bed? Instead, don’t you put it on a stand? Persons / Places / Events 1. JesusThe central figure in this passage, Jesus is teaching His disciples and the crowd through parables. He uses everyday objects to convey spiritual truths. 2. Lamp A common household item in ancient times, used to provide light. In this parable, it symbolizes the revelation of truth and the purpose of sharing the Gospel. 3. Bushel (or Basket) A container used for measuring grain. In the parable, it represents anything that might obscure or hide the light. 4. Bed A piece of furniture for rest, symbolizing complacency or neglect in sharing the light of the Gospel. 5. Disciples and Crowd The immediate audience of Jesus' teaching, representing both those who are close to Jesus and the broader public who hear His message. Teaching Points The Purpose of LightJust as a lamp is meant to illuminate, the truth of the Gospel is meant to be shared and not hidden. Believers are called to actively share their faith. Avoiding Complacency The imagery of a lamp under a bed warns against spiritual complacency. Believers must be vigilant in living out and sharing their faith. Visibility of Faith Our faith should be evident in our actions and words, serving as a testimony to others. We are called to be visible representatives of Christ in the world. Responsibility to Share The light of the Gospel is not just for personal benefit but is meant to be shared with others. We have a responsibility to spread the message of Christ. Overcoming Obstacles Identify and remove anything in our lives that might obscure the light of Christ, such as sin, fear, or distractions.(21) Is a candle brought to be put under a bushel?--See Note on Matthew 5:15. St. Mark, it will be noted, omits all the other parables that follow in St. Matthew, and connects with that of the Sower sayings more or less proverbial, which in St. Matthew appear in a different context. Looking at our Lord's method of teaching by the repetition of proverbs under different aspects and on different occasions, it is not unlikely that this of the "candle" was actually spoken in the connection in which we find it here. Their knowledge of the meaning of the parable was not given them for themselves alone, but was to shine forth to others. We probably owe to the saying so uttered the record of this parable given in three out of the four Gospels.Verse 21. - Is a candle brought to be put under a bushel, etc.? The Greek is ὁ λύχνος, and is better rendered the lamp. The figure is recorded by St. Matthew (Matthew 5:15) as used by our Lord in his sermon on the mount. It is evident that he repeated his sayings, and used them sometimes in a different connection. The lamp is here the light of Divine truth, shining in the person of Christ. Is the lamp brought to be put under the bushel? It comes to us. The light in our souls is not of our own kindling; it comes to us from God, that we may manifest it for his glory. "The bushel" (μόδιος), from the Latin medias, a measure containing flour, was the flour-bin, a part of the furniture of every house, as was the tall lampstand with its single light. St, Luke (Luke 8:16) calls it "a vessel" (καλύπτει αὐτὸν σκεύει). The light is to be set on "a lamp-stand," and in like manner the light which we have received is to shine before men. As Christians, we are Christ's light-bearers. By this illustration our Lord teaches that he was unwilling that the mysteries of this great parable of the sower and of other parables should be concealed, but that his disciples should unfold these things to others as he had to them, although at present they might not be able to receive them. Parallel Commentaries ... Greek [Jesus] also saidἔλεγεν (elegen) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 2036: Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say. to them, αὐτοῖς (autois) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Plural Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. “Does [anyone] bring in ἔρχεται (erchetai) Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 2064: To come, go. a ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. lamp λύχνος (lychnos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 3088: A lamp. From the base of leukos; a portable lamp or other illuminator. 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. he can place [it] τεθῇ (tethē) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Passive - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 5087: To put, place, lay, set, fix, establish. A prolonged form of a primary theo to place. 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. or ἢ (ē) Conjunction Strong's 2228: Or, than. A primary particle of distinction between two connected terms; disjunctive, or; comparative, than. 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 bed? κλίνην (klinēn) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 2825: A couch, bed, portable bed or mat, a couch for reclining at meals, possibly also a bier. From klino; a couch. Doesn’t he οὐχ (ouch) Adverb Strong's 3756: No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not. set it τεθῇ (tethē) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Passive - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 5087: To put, place, lay, set, fix, establish. A prolonged form of a primary theo to place. 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. 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