21And 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?
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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.
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.
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.
Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the LORD is risen upon thee. …
But fornication, and all uncleanness, or covetousness, let it not be once named among you, as becometh saints; …
Commentary
Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary on the Bible (1710)
(vv. 21-34)The lessons which our Saviour designs to teach us here by parables and figurative expressions are these:— I. That those who are good ought to consider the obligations they are under to do good ; that is, as in the parable before, to bring forth fruit . God expects a grateful return of his gifts to us, and a useful improvement of his gifts in us; for (Mark 4:21), Isa. a candle brought to be put und…
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