Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

And he said unto them, Is a candle brought to be put under a bushel, or under a bed? and not to be set on a candlestick?

Bible References

Is a

Isaiah 60:1
"Arise! Shine! For your light arrives! The splendor of the Lord shines on you!
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.
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.
Luke 11:33
"No one after lighting a lamp puts it in a hidden place or under a basket, but on a lampstand, so that those who come in can see the light.
1 Corinthians 12:7
To each person the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the benefit of all.
Ephesians 5:3
But among you there must not be either sexual immorality, impurity of any kind, or greed, as these are not fitting for the saints.
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

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