Matthew 5:14-16

You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a basket. Instead, they set it on a stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.

Berean Standard Bible, public domain. Read all of Matthew 5 · Words of Christ are set in red.

One song meets this passage

  • “I'm done hidin', now I'm shinin' like I'm born to be”

    Golden · HUNTR/X, EJAE, AUDREY NUNA, REI AMI & KPop Demon Hunters Cast

    strains against Matthew 5:14-16

    Jesus calls His followers to let light shine so others glorify the Father; here the shining glorifies the self rather than pointing beyond it.

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