Matthew 5:15 Meaning
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.
Context Explained
13Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men.
14Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid.
15Neither 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.
16Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.
17Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Philippians 2:15
This verse encourages believers to shine as lights in a dark world.
John 8:12
Jesus identifies himself as the light of the world, connecting to the theme of illumination.
Matthew 5:16
This verse directly follows, instructing believers to let their light shine before others.
Source: Matthew 5:15