Matthew 5:14-16

“Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid. 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. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.”

"Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid. 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. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven." - Matthew 5:14-16
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What does Matthew 5:14-16 mean?

The Bible verse Matthew 5:14-16 from the King James Version (KJV) states, “Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hid. 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…

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Shining Light in a Dark World

In the Gospel of Matthew, chapter 5, verses 14-16, we find a profound calling placed upon the shoulders of believers: "Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hid. Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and…

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Shine Brighter: A Prayer for Divine Illumination

Heavenly Father, As I come before You today, I am reminded of the profound truth found in Your Word, particularly in Matthew 5:14-16, where You declare, "Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid." Lord, I stand in awe of the calling You have…

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Sermon on the mount Matthew 5 14-16 Let your light shine
Matthew 5:14-16 - "You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven."
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Matthew 14:16 - "But Jesus said unto them, They need not depart; give ye them to eat."
Matthew 5:14 - "Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid."
Matthew 16:14 - "And they said, Some say that thou art John the Baptist: some, Elias; and others, Jeremias, or one of the prophets."
Matthew 16:5 - "And when his disciples were come to the other side, they had forgotten to take bread."
Matthew 14:5 - "And when he would have put him to death, he feared the multitude, because they counted him as a prophet."
"Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid." - Matthew 5:14
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."
"Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid." - Matthew 5:14
"But Jesus said unto them, They need not depart; give ye them to eat." - Matthew 14:16
"And when his disciples were come to the other side, they had forgotten to take bread." - Matthew 16:5
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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."
"And they said, Some say that thou art John the Baptist: some, Elias; and others, Jeremias, or one of the prophets." - Matthew 16:14
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."
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