In Matthew's version, who is the light intended to shine before?
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Correct answer: All other people
Matthew 5:16 says, 'Let your light shine before others.' This 'shining' is intended to be a public demonstration of faith to the general populace.
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More Lamp under a Basket questions
- Why is it technically problematic to put a lit oil lamp under a basket or measurement container?
- The command 'Let your light shine' is an example of what kind of biblical literary device?
- In which three Gospels is the Parable of the Lamp under a Basket (or Bushel) recorded?
- In the Sermon on the Mount, what metaphor does Jesus use for His followers immediately before the lamp analogy?
- According to Matthew 5:15, where is a lamp specifically placed so that it gives light to everyone in the house?
- What is the primary purpose of the 'basket' or 'bushel' mentioned in the parable?