Matthew 5:15
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King James Version (modern wording)
Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it gives light unto all that are in the house.
Matthew 5:15 (KJV)
American Standard Version
Neither do men light a lamp, and put it under the bushel, but on the stand; and it shineth unto all that are in the house.
Matthew 5:15 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
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.
Matthew 5:15 (BSB)
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What does Matthew 5:15 say?
Matthew 5:15 in modern King James wording reads: "Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it gives light unto all that are in the house."
Where is Matthew 5:15 found in the Bible?
Matthew 5:15 is verse 15 of chapter 5 of the book of Matthew, in the New Testament. Matthew has 28 chapters.
Which translations of Matthew 5:15 can I read here?
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