Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
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.
A bushel
Bible References
When
Luke 8:16
"No one lights a lamp and then covers it with a jar or puts it under a bed, but puts it on a lampstand so that those who come in can see the light.
Matthew 5:15
People do not light a lamp and put it under a basket but on a lampstand, and it gives light to all in the house.
Mark 4:21
He also said to them, "A lamp isn't brought to be put under a basket or under a bed, is it? Isn't it to be placed on a lampstand?
A bushel
Matthew 5:15
People do not light a lamp and put it under a basket but on a lampstand, and it gives light to all in the house.
May see
Matthew 5:16
In the same way, let your light shine before people, so that they can see your good deeds and give honor to your Father in heaven.
Matthew 10:27
What I say to you in the dark, tell in the light, and what is whispered in your ear, proclaim from the housetops.
John 11:9
Jesus replied, "Are there not twelve hours in a day? If anyone walks around in the daytime, he does not stumble, because he sees the light of this world.
John 12:46
I have come as a light into the world, so that everyone who believes in me should not remain in darkness.
Philippians 2:15
so that you may be blameless and pure, children of God without blemish though you live in a crooked and perverse society, in which you shine as lights in the world