Luke 8:16
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King James Version (modern wording)
No man, when he has lighted a candle, covers it with a vessel, or puts it under a bed; but sets it on a candlestick, that they which enter in may see the light.
Luke 8:16 (KJV)
American Standard Version
And no man, when he hath lighted a lamp, covereth it with a vessel, or putteth it under a bed; but putteth it on a stand, that they that enter in may see the light.
Luke 8:16 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
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 8:16 (BSB)
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What does Luke 8:16 say?
Luke 8:16 in modern King James wording reads: "No man, when he has lighted a candle, covers it with a vessel, or puts it under a bed; but sets it on a candlestick, that they which enter in may see the light."
Where is Luke 8:16 found in the Bible?
Luke 8:16 is verse 16 of chapter 8 of the book of Luke, in the New Testament. Luke has 24 chapters.
Which translations of Luke 8:16 can I read here?
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