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 man when he hath lighted a candle covereth it with a vessel, or putteth it under a couch; but setteth it on a candlestick, that they who come in may see the light.
Matthew 5:15
Nor do men light a candle, to put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick: and then it giveth light to all in the house.
Mark 4:21
And He said unto them, Is a candle brought to be put under a bushel, or a bed, and not to be set on a candlestick?
A bushel
Matthew 5:15
Nor do men light a candle, to put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick: and then it giveth light to all in the house.
May see
Matthew 5:16
So let your light shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your father, who is in heaven.
Matthew 10:27
What I say to you in private, declare ye in public: and what ye hear as in the ear, preach ye as from the house-tops.
John 11:9
Jesus answered, Are there not twelve hours in the day? if any man walk in the day, he doth not stumble; for he seeth the light of this world:
John 12:46
I am come a light into the world, that whosoever believeth on me, might not abide in darkness.
Philippians 2:15
that ye may be blameless and inoffensive, the children of God without reproof, in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation; among whom ye shine as lights in the world,