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Mark 4:21 ยท KJV

"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?"

King James Version

What does Mark 4:21 mean? โ†’

Passage Context

19And the cares of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches, and the lusts of other things entering in, choke the word, and it becometh unfruitful.
20And these are they which are sown on good ground; such as hear the word, and receive it, and bring forth fruit, some thirtyfold, some sixty, and some an hundred.
21And 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?
22For there is nothing hid, which shall not be manifested; neither was any thing kept secret, but that it should come abroad.
23If any man have ears to hear, let him hear.

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Reflection Questions

1

How does your light shine in your daily life?

2

What does it mean for you to be a light to others?

3

When have you felt your faith was hidden?

Life Application

faith

Consider ways to openly share your faith with others. Look for opportunities to be a positive influence.

relationships

Encourage friends and family to express their beliefs and values openly.

Connection to Jesus

direct teaching

Jesus uses the metaphor of a candle to teach about the importance of revealing truth and not hiding one's faith.

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