Matthew
King James Version (KJV)
Matthew 5:14
“Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid.”
King James Version (KJV)
Matthew 5:14 Context
11Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. 12Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you. 13Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men. 14Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid. 15Neither 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. 16Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven. 17Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil.
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Other Translations
Yee are the light of the world. A citie that is set on an hill, cannot be hid.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
"You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden;
- New American Standard Version (1995)
Ye are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hid.
- American Standard Version (1901)
You are the light of the world. A town put on a hill may be seen by all.
- Basic English Bible
*Ye* are the light of the world: a city situated on the top of a mountain cannot be hid.
- Darby Bible
Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hid.
- Webster's Bible
*You* are the light of the world; a town cannot be hid if built on a hill-top.
- Weymouth Bible
You are the light of the world. A city located on a hill can't be hidden.
- World English Bible
Ye ben liyt of the world; a citee set on an hil may not be hid;
- Wycliffe Bible
`Ye are the light of the world, a city set upon a mount is not able to be hid;
- Youngs Literal Bible
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
"You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden;
- New American Standard Version (1995)
Ye are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hid.
- American Standard Version (1901)
You are the light of the world. A town put on a hill may be seen by all.
- Basic English Bible
*Ye* are the light of the world: a city situated on the top of a mountain cannot be hid.
- Darby Bible
Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hid.
- Webster's Bible
*You* are the light of the world; a town cannot be hid if built on a hill-top.
- Weymouth Bible
You are the light of the world. A city located on a hill can't be hidden.
- World English Bible
Ye ben liyt of the world; a citee set on an hil may not be hid;
- Wycliffe Bible
`Ye are the light of the world, a city set upon a mount is not able to be hid;
- Youngs Literal Bible
Bible commentary
Wesley's Notes for Matthew 5:14
5:14 Ye are the light of the world - If ye are thus holy, you can no more be hid than the sun in the firmament: no more than a city on a mountain - Probably pointing to that on the brow of the opposite hill.
People's Bible Notes for Matthew 5:14
Mt 5:14 Ye are the light of the world. The business of the church is not only to save, but to enlighten. Christ is light, and his disciples must be light. A city that is set on an hill. Anciently cities, for the sake of defense, were placed on hills. Such cities are seen from afar. So must the church give forth its light.
