Matthew 5:15
Matthew · New Testament · Chapter 5
“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.”Matthew 5:15
What Does Matthew 5:15 Mean?
Matthew 5:15 is found in the book of Matthew, chapter 5, verse 15 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 6 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (6)
These passages are connected to Matthew 5:15 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Luke 11:33“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.”Mark 4:21“And he said unto them, Is a candle brought to be put under a bushel, or under a bed? and not to be set on a candlestick?”Luke 8:16“No man, when he hath lighted a candle, covereth it with a vessel, or putteth it under a bed; but setteth it on a candlestick, that they which enter in may see the light.”Numbers 8:2“Speak unto Aaron, and say unto him, When thou lightest the lamps, the seven lamps shall give light over against the candlestick.”Exodus 25:37“And thou shalt make the seven lamps thereof: and they shall light the lamps thereof, that they may give light over against it.”Exodus 37:17“And he made the candlestick of pure gold: of beaten work made he the candlestick; his shaft, and his branch, his bowls, his knops, and his flowers, were of the same:”
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