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He said to them, "Is the lamp brought to be put under a basket or under the bed? Isn`t it put on the lampstand?
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Knowledge is Meant to Be Shared
Commentators overwhelmingly agree that this parable is a direct charge to the disciples. Jesus explains that the understanding of the Gospel He has given them is not for their private benefit. Just as a lamp is meant to be placed on a stand to illuminate a room, the disciples are to take the truth they've received and share it openly with the world.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Is a candle brought, etc. A candle is not lit up to be put immediately under a measure, or a bed, where it can give no light. Its design i…
Not to be put on the stand? (ουχ ινα επ την λυχνιαν τεθηι; ). First aorist passive subjunctive of τιθημ with ινα (purpose). The la…
19th Century
Anglican
Is a candle brought to be put under a bushel?—See Note on Matthew 5:15. St. Mark, it will be noted, omits all the other p…
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Baptist
So this wheat, then, is meant to be sown; the Word of God is intended to be spread. Is a candle brought to be put under a bushel, or under a be…
In the parable of the lamp (the Greek has “the lamp”), the lamp represents Jesus who has come. As the purpose of the lamp is to be put on a lampsta…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And he said unto them At the same time, after he had explained the parable of the sower; for though the following parabolical …
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These declarations were intended to draw the disciples' attention to the word of Christ. By His instructing them in this way, they were enabled to …
