15 No one lights a lamp(A) and puts it under a basket, but rather on a lampstand, and it gives light for all who are in the house.(B) 16 In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven.(C)

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15 Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house.(A) 16 In the same way, let your light shine before others,(B) that they may see your good deeds(C) and glorify(D) your Father in heaven.

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The Lamp of the Body

33 “No(A) one lights a lamp(B) and puts it in the cellar or under a basket,[a] but on a lampstand, so that those who come in may see its light.

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Footnotes

  1. 11:33 Other mss omit or under a basket

The Lamp of the Body(A)

33 “No one lights a lamp and puts it in a place where it will be hidden, or under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, so that those who come in may see the light.(B)

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