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No man, when he has lit a lamp, puts it in a cellar, nor under a basket, but on the stand, that they which enter in may see the light.
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The Public Light of Christ
Commentators explain this verse refers directly to the public nature of Jesus's ministry. Just as a lamp is lit to be seen, Christ's teaching was done openly in synagogues and public places, not in secret. This open proclamation of truth was intended to be seen and understood by all who would 'enter in' and listen.
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In a cellar (εις κρυπτην). A crypt (same word) or hidden place from κρυπτω, to hide. Late and rare word and here only in the N.T. …
19th Century
Anglican
No man, when he hath lighted a candle, ...—See Note on Matthew 5:15. Here also it seems, on the whole, more probable that…
Baptist
If your religion is irreligion, if your hope is a false one, if your highest aspirations are untrue, what is your position in the sight of God? Whe…
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Hearing Jesus’ message lays a responsibility on the hearer. The metaphors of light, signs, and judgment (cf. vv.29–32) are akin to what we have in …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
No man when he has lighted a candle These words are often repeated by Christ on different occasions, (See Gill on Mat…
Presbyterian
Christ promised that one more sign would be given, namely, the sign of Jonah the prophet, which is explained in Matthew as meaning the resurrection…
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