When he hath lighted a lamp (λυχνον αψας). It is a portable lamp (λυχνον) that one lights (αψας aorist active participle of απτω, …

No man, when he hath lighted a candle.: Better, a lamp; and for “a candlestick,” the lampstand. See Not…

A candlestick, or lamp-stand. True religion and true doctrine are not intended to be concealed; they are meant to be seen. And if any of you are hi…

The Venerable Bede: Having previously said to his apostles, To you it is given to know the mysteries of the kingdom of God,…

The theme of these verses is the same as that of vv.11–15—namely, that what is genuine can and will be tested for its authenticity. If what is “hid…

No man, when he has lighted a candle
Christ by this, and some proverbial sentences following, observes to his discip…

There are many very needful and excellent rules and cautions for hearing the word, in the parable of the sower, and the application of it. Happy ar…