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Your Faith is Public
Jesus uses the powerful images of light and a city on a hill to emphasize that the Christian life is inherently public. Commentators like Charles Spurgeon and John Calvin stress that there is no room for a "secret" faith. Your life is meant to be visible, and as your actions are seen by the world, they should be holy and reflect your profession of faith.
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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 5:14
18th Century
Theologian
The light of the world. The light of the world often denotes the sun (John 11:9). The sun renders objects visible, sh…
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 5:14
19th Century
Preacher
A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid.
You Christians are like a city built upon a hilltop; you must be seen. As you will be …
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 5:14
Though the Jews saw themselves as the light of the world (Romans 2:19), the true light is the Suffering Servant ([Reference Isaiah 42:6…
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John Calvin
On Matthew 5:14
16th Century
Theologian
You are the light of the world. We are all the children of light, after having been enlightened by faith, and are commanded to carry in ou…
John Gill
On Matthew 5:14
17th Century
Pastor
You are the light of the world. What the luminaries, the sun and moon, are in the heavens, with respect to corporal light…
Matthew Henry
On Matthew 5:13–16
17th Century
Minister
You are the salt of the earth. Mankind, lying in ignorance and wickedness, was like a vast heap, ready to putrefy; but Christ sent forth h…
Thomas Aquinas
On Matthew 5:14–16
13th Century
Philosopher
A city seated on a mountain cannot be hid. The city is the congregation of the faithful, namely…