Translations
Modern
No one lights a lamp and puts it in a cellar or under a basket. Instead, he sets it on a stand, so those who enter can see the light.
Traditional
No man, when he hath lighted a candle, putteth it in a secret place, neither under a bushel, but on a candlestick, that they which come in may see the light.
Literal
No one having lit a lamp puts it in secret, nor under the basket, but on the lampstand, so that those entering may see the light.
Latin
Nemo lucernam accendit, et in abscondito ponit, neque sub modio: sed supra candelabrum, ut qui ingrediuntur, lumen videant.
Original
Greek
English
No one lights a lamp and puts it in a cellar or under a basket. Instead, he sets it on a stand, so those who enter can see the light.
Notes
No one lights a lamp and puts it in a cellar or under a basket: See study note on 8:16–17.
Events
Parallels
Glossary
Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Bushel Lamp, Lampstand Luke, Gospel of Modius Weights and Measures
Topics
Burning Candles Bushel: About One Peck Conscience: General Scriptures Concerning Influence: Good Jesus, the Christ: Replies to the Scribes and Pharisees Who Seek a Sign from Him (In Galilee) Measure: A Bushel, About a Peck Parables: Parables of Christ: Lighted Candle Pharisees: Hypocrisy of, Reproved by Jesus Self-Righteousness: Pharisees