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Instead, they put it on a stand, so that those who come in can see the light. <a href="/nlt/luke/8.htm">New Living Translation</a> “No one lights a lamp and then covers it with a bowl or hides it under a bed. A lamp is placed on a stand, where its light can be seen by all who enter the house. <a href="/esv/luke/8.htm">English Standard Version</a> “No one after lighting a lamp covers it with a jar or puts it under a bed, but puts it on a stand, so that those who enter may see the light. <a href="/bsb/luke/8.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> No one lights a lamp and covers it with a jar or puts it under a bed. Instead, he sets it on a stand, so those who enter can see the light. <a href="/blb/luke/8.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And no one having lighted a lamp, covers it with a vessel, or puts it under a bed. But he puts it on a lampstand, so that those entering in may see the light. <a href="/kjv/luke/8.htm">King James Bible</a> No man, when he hath lighted a candle, covereth it with a vessel, or putteth it under a bed; but setteth it on a candlestick, that they which enter in may see the light. <a href="/nkjv/luke/8.htm">New King James Version</a> “No one, when he has lit a lamp, covers it with a vessel or puts it under a bed, but sets it on a lampstand, that those who enter may see the light. <a href="/nasb_/luke/8.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> “Now no one lights a lamp and covers it over with a container, or puts it under a bed; but he puts it on a lampstand so that those who come in may see the light. <a href="/nasb/luke/8.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220Now no one after lighting a lamp covers it over with a container, or puts it under a bed; but he puts it on a lampstand, so that those who come in may see the light. <a href="/nasb77/luke/8.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “Now no one after lighting a lamp covers it over with a container, or puts it under a bed; but he puts it on a lampstand, in order that those who come in may see the light. <a href="/lsb/luke/8.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> “Now no one after lighting a lamp covers it with a container or puts it under a bed, but he puts it on a lampstand, so that those who come in may see the light. <a href="/amp/luke/8.htm">Amplified Bible</a> “Now no one lights a lamp and then covers it with a container [to hide it], or puts it under a bed; instead, he puts it on a lampstand, so that those who come in may see the light. <a href="/csb/luke/8.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> “No one, after lighting a lamp, covers it with a basket or puts it under a bed, but puts it on a lampstand so that those who come in may see its light. <a href="/hcsb/luke/8.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> &#8220No one, after lighting a lamp, covers it with a basket or puts it under a bed, but puts it on a lampstand so that those who come in may see its light. <a href="/asv/luke/8.htm">American Standard Version</a> And no man, when he hath lighted a lamp, covereth it with a vessel, or putteth it under a bed; but putteth it on a stand, that they that enter in may see the light. <a href="/cev/luke/8.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> No one lights a lamp and puts it under a bowl or under a bed. A lamp is always put on a lampstand, so people who come into a house will see the light. <a href="/erv/luke/8.htm">English Revised Version</a> And no man, when he hath lighted a lamp, covereth it with a vessel, or putteth it under a bed; but putteth it on a stand, that they which enter in may see the light. <a href="/gwt/luke/8.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> "No one lights a lamp and hides it under a bowl or puts it under a bed. Instead, everyone who lights a lamp puts it on a lamp stand so that those who come in will see the light. <a href="/gnt/luke/8.htm">Good News Translation</a> "No one lights a lamp and covers it with a bowl or puts it under a bed. Instead, it is put on the lampstand, so that people will see the light as they come in. <a href="/isv/luke/8.htm">International Standard Version</a> "No one lights a lamp and hides it under a bowl or puts it under a bed. Instead, he puts it on a lamp stand so that those who come in will see the light. <a href="/msb/luke/8.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> No one lights a lamp and covers it with a jar or puts it under a bed. Instead, he sets it on a stand, so those who enter can see the light. <a href="/net/luke/8.htm">NET Bible</a> "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. <a href="/nheb/luke/8.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> "No one, when he has lit a lamp, covers it with a container, or puts it under a bed; but puts it on a stand, that those who enter in may see the light. <a href="/wbt/luke/8.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> No man, when he hath lighted a candle, covereth it with a vessel, or putteth it under a bed; but setteth it on a candlestick, that they who enter in may see the light. <a href="/wey/luke/8.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> "When any one lights a lamp, he does not cover it with a vessel or hide it under a couch; he puts it on a lampstand, that people who enter the room may see the light. <a href="/web/luke/8.htm">World English Bible</a> “No one, when he has lit a lamp, covers it with a container or puts it under a bed; but puts it on a stand, that those who enter in may see the light. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/luke/8.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And no one having lighted a lamp covers it with a vessel, or puts [it] under a bed; but he puts [it] on a lampstand, that those coming in may see the light, <a href="/blb/luke/8.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And no one having lighted a lamp, covers it with a vessel, or puts it under a bed. But he puts it on a lampstand, so that those entering in may see the light. <a href="/ylt/luke/8.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And no one having lighted a lamp doth cover it with a vessel, or under a couch doth put it; but upon a lamp-stand he doth put it, that those coming in may see the light, <a href="/slt/luke/8.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> None, having lighted a light, covers it with a vessel, or puts under a bed; but sets upon a candlestick, that they entering might see the light.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/luke/8.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Now no man lighting a candle covereth it with a vessel, or putteth it under a bed; but setteth it upon a candlestick, that they who come in may see the light. <a href="/cpdv/luke/8.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Now no one, lighting a candle, covers it with a container, or sets it under a bed. Instead, he places it on a lampstand, so that those who enter may see the light. <a href="/nabre/luke/8.htm">New American Bible</a> “No one who lights a lamp conceals it with a vessel or sets it under a bed; rather, he places it on a lampstand so that those who enter may see the light. <a href="/nrsvce/luke/8.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> “No one after lighting a lamp hides it under a jar, or puts it under a bed, but puts it on a lampstand, so that those who enter may see the light.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/luke/8.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> No man lights a lamp and covers it with a vessel, or puts it under the bed; but he puts it on the lamp holder, that whoever enters sees its light. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/luke/8.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> “No man lights a lamp and covers it with a vessel or sets it under a bed, but he sets it upon a lamp stand that everyone who enters may see its light.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/luke/8.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> No one when he has lighted a lamp, covers it with a vessel, or puts it under a divan, but sets it on a lamp-stand, that they who come in may see the light. <a href="/godbey/luke/8.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> <FR>But no one having lighted a candle covers it with a vessel, or puts it under a bed; but he places it on a candlestick, in order that those coming in may see the light.<Fr> <a href="/haweis/luke/8.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> No man lighting a lamp hides it with a cover, or putteth it under a bed, but on a stand, that they who are coming in, may see the light. <a href="/mace/luke/8.htm">Mace New Testament</a> Now, no one lights a lamp to hide it under a vessel, or under a bed: but sets it on a stand, to give light to all the company. <a href="/wey/luke/8.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> "When any one lights a lamp, he does not cover it with a vessel or hide it under a couch; he puts it on a lampstand, that people who enter the room may see the light. <a href="/worrell/luke/8.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> <FR>"And no one, having lighted a lamp, covers it with a vessel, or puts it under a bed; but puts it on a lamp-stand, that those coming in may see the light;<Fr> <a href="/worsley/luke/8.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> <FR>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.<Fr> <a href="/parallel/luke/8-16.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3-5_0Jtd9Lc?start=3128" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/luke/8.htm">The Lesson of the Lamp</a> 15But the seeds on good soil are those with a noble and good heart, who hear the word, cling to it, and by persevering produce a crop. 16<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc."></a> <a href="/greek/3762.htm" title="3762: Oudeis (Adj-NMS) -- No one, none, nothing. ">No one</a> <a href="/greek/681.htm" title="681: hapsas (V-APA-NMS) -- To kindle, light. A primary verb; properly, to fasten to, i.e. to set on fire.">lights</a> <a href="/greek/3088.htm" title="3088: lychnon (N-AMS) -- A lamp. From the base of leukos; a portable lamp or other illuminator.">a lamp</a> <a href="/greek/2572.htm" title="2572: kalyptei (V-PIA-3S) -- To veil, hide, conceal, envelop. Akin to klepto and krupto; to cover up.">and covers</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: auton (PPro-AM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">it</a> <a href="/greek/4632.htm" title="4632: skeuei (N-DNS) -- A vessel, implement, equipment or apparatus (specially, a wife as contributing to the usefulness of the husband).">with a jar</a> <a href="/greek/2228.htm" title="2228: ē (Conj) -- Or, than. A primary particle of distinction between two connected terms; disjunctive, or; comparative, than.">or</a> <a href="/greek/5087.htm" title="5087: tithēsin (V-PIA-3S) -- To put, place, lay, set, fix, establish. A prolonged form of a primary theo to place.">puts it</a> <a href="/greek/5270.htm" title="5270: hypokatō (Prep) -- Underneath, below, under. From hupo and kato; down under, i.e. Beneath.">under</a> <a href="/greek/2825.htm" title="2825: klinēs (N-GFS) -- A couch, bed, portable bed or mat, a couch for reclining at meals, possibly also a bier. From klino; a couch.">a bed.</a> <a href="/greek/235.htm" title="235: all’ (Conj) -- But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise.">Instead,</a> <a href="/greek/5087.htm" title="5087: tithēsin (V-PIA-3S) -- To put, place, lay, set, fix, establish. A prolonged form of a primary theo to place.">he sets it</a> <a href="/greek/1909.htm" title="1909: epi (Prep) -- On, to, against, on the basis of, at. ">on</a> <a href="/greek/3087.htm" title="3087: lychnias (N-GFS) -- A lamp-stand. From luchnos; a lamp-stand.">a stand,</a> <a href="/greek/2443.htm" title="2443: hina (Conj) -- In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that.">so</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hoi (Art-NMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">those who</a> <a href="/greek/1531.htm" title="1531: eisporeuomenoi (V-PPM/P-NMP) -- To journey in(to), I go in(to), enter, intervene. From eis and poreuomai; to enter.">enter</a> <a href="/greek/991.htm" title="991: blepōsin (V-PSA-3P) -- (primarily physical), I look, see, perceive, discern. A primary verb; to look at.">can see</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-ANS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/5457.htm" title="5457: phōs (N-ANS) -- Light, a source of light, radiance. From an obsolete phao; luminousness.">light.</a> 17For there is nothing hidden that will not be disclosed, and nothing concealed that will not be made known and brought to light.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/matthew/5-14.htm">Matthew 5:14-16</a> 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. <a href="/mark/4-21.htm">Mark 4:21-22</a> Jesus also said to them, “Does anyone bring in a lamp to put it under a basket or under a bed? Doesn’t he set it on a stand? / For there is nothing hidden that will not be disclosed, and nothing concealed that will not be brought to light. <a href="/john/8-12.htm">John 8:12</a> Once again, Jesus spoke to the people and said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows Me will never walk in the darkness, but will have the light of life.” <a href="/matthew/10-27.htm">Matthew 10:27</a> What I tell you in the dark, speak in the daylight; what is whispered in your ear, proclaim from the housetops. <a href="/john/12-35.htm">John 12:35-36</a> Then Jesus told them, “For a little while longer, the Light will be among you. Walk while you have the Light, so that darkness will not overtake you. The one who walks in the darkness does not know where he is going. / While you have the Light, believe in the Light, so that you may become sons of light.” After Jesus had spoken these things, He went away and was hidden from them. <a href="/ephesians/5-8.htm">Ephesians 5:8-14</a> For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light, / for the fruit of the light consists in all goodness, righteousness, and truth. / Test and prove what pleases the Lord. ... <a href="/philippians/2-14.htm">Philippians 2:14-16</a> Do everything without complaining or arguing, / so that you may be blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a crooked and perverse generation, in which you shine as lights in the world / as you hold forth the word of life, in order that I may boast on the day of Christ that I did not run or labor in vain. <a href="/2_corinthians/4-6.htm">2 Corinthians 4:6</a> For God, who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” made His light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ. <a href="/revelation/1-20.htm">Revelation 1:20</a> This is the mystery of the seven stars you saw in My right hand and of the seven golden lampstands: The seven stars are the angels of the seven churches, and the seven lampstands are the seven churches. <a href="/isaiah/42-6.htm">Isaiah 42:6-7</a> “I, the LORD, have called you for a righteous purpose, and I will take hold of your hand. I will keep you and appoint you to be a covenant for the people and a light to the nations, / to open the eyes of the blind, to bring prisoners out of the dungeon and those sitting in darkness out from the prison house. <a href="/isaiah/60-1.htm">Isaiah 60:1-3</a> Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD rises upon you. / For behold, darkness covers the earth, and thick darkness is over the peoples; but the LORD will rise upon you, and His glory will appear over you. / Nations will come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your dawn. <a href="/proverbs/4-18.htm">Proverbs 4:18</a> The path of the righteous is like the first gleam of dawn, shining brighter and brighter until midday. <a href="/psalms/119-105.htm">Psalm 119:105</a> Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. <a href="/1_john/1-5.htm">1 John 1:5-7</a> And this is the message we have heard from Him and announce to you: God is light, and in Him there is no darkness at all. / If we say we have fellowship with Him yet walk in the darkness, we lie and do not practice the truth. / But if we walk in the light as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus His Son cleanses us from all sin. <a href="/1_peter/2-9.htm">1 Peter 2:9</a> But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, to proclaim the virtues of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>No man, when he has lighted a candle, covers it with a vessel, or puts it under a bed; but sets it on a candlestick, that they which enter in may see the light.when.<a href="/luke/11-33.htm">Luke 11:33</a> 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 href="/matthew/5-15.htm">Matthew 5:15,16</a> Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house… <a href="/mark/4-21.htm">Mark 4:21,22</a> 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? … <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/luke/5-25.htm">Bed</a> <a href="/mark/4-21.htm">Candle</a> <a href="/mark/4-21.htm">Candlestick</a> <a href="/mark/11-16.htm">Container</a> <a href="/luke/5-24.htm">Couch</a> <a href="/malachi/2-16.htm">Covereth</a> <a href="/malachi/2-16.htm">Covers</a> <a href="/luke/7-6.htm">Enter</a> <a href="/luke/8-15.htm">Fast</a> <a href="/luke/8-15.htm">Good</a> <a href="/luke/8-15.htm">Ground</a> <a href="/isaiah/45-15.htm">Hides</a> <a href="/luke/8-15.htm">Hold</a> <a href="/luke/6-42.htm">Instead</a> <a href="/luke/7-37.htm">Jar</a> <a href="/matthew/5-15.htm">Lampstand</a> <a href="/ezekiel/20-48.htm">Lighted</a> <a href="/ezekiel/43-2.htm">Lit</a> <a href="/luke/8-15.htm">Means</a> <a href="/luke/8-15.htm">Message</a> <a href="/luke/5-27.htm">Minds</a> <a href="/luke/3-21.htm">Open</a> <a href="/isaiah/38-13.htm">Patiently</a> <a href="/luke/6-48.htm">Puts</a> <a href="/luke/5-37.htm">Putteth</a> <a href="/luke/7-43.htm">Right</a> <a href="/matthew/4-5.htm">Sets</a> <a href="/luke/7-33.htm">Spirit</a> <a href="/luke/6-9.htm">Stand</a> <a href="/mark/14-13.htm">Vessel</a> <a href="/luke/8-15.htm">Yield</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/luke/11-7.htm">Bed</a> <a href="/luke/11-33.htm">Candle</a> <a href="/luke/11-33.htm">Candlestick</a> <a href="/acts/10-11.htm">Container</a> <a href="/luke/8-17.htm">Couch</a> <a href="/1_peter/4-8.htm">Covereth</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/3-15.htm">Covers</a> <a href="/luke/8-17.htm">Enter</a> <a href="/luke/16-13.htm">Fast</a> <a href="/luke/8-48.htm">Good</a> <a href="/luke/9-42.htm">Ground</a> <a href="/exodus/25-5.htm">Hides</a> <a href="/luke/8-54.htm">Hold</a> <a href="/luke/11-11.htm">Instead</a> <a href="/luke/22-10.htm">Jar</a> <a href="/luke/8-17.htm">Lampstand</a> <a href="/luke/11-33.htm">Lighted</a> <a href="/luke/11-33.htm">Lit</a> <a href="/luke/8-36.htm">Means</a> <a href="/luke/8-22.htm">Message</a> <a href="/luke/18-34.htm">Minds</a> <a href="/luke/8-17.htm">Open</a> <a href="/luke/24-49.htm">Patiently</a> <a href="/luke/8-17.htm">Puts</a> <a href="/luke/11-33.htm">Putteth</a> <a href="/luke/8-35.htm">Right</a> <a href="/luke/11-33.htm">Sets</a> <a href="/luke/8-29.htm">Spirit</a> <a href="/luke/8-20.htm">Stand</a> <a href="/luke/8-17.htm">Vessel</a> <a href="/john/5-39.htm">Yield</a><div class="vheading2">Luke 8</div>1. <a href="/luke/8-1.htm">Women minister unto Jesus of their own means.</a> 4. <a href="/luke/8-4.htm">Jesus, after he had preached from place to place,</a> 9. <a href="/luke/8-9.htm">explains the parable of the sower,</a> 16. <a href="/luke/8-16.htm">and the candle;</a> 19. <a href="/luke/8-19.htm">declares who are his mother, and brothers;</a> 22. <a href="/luke/8-22.htm">rebukes the winds;</a> 26. <a href="/luke/8-26.htm">casts the legion of demons out of the man into the herd of pigs;</a> 37. <a href="/luke/8-37.htm">is rejected by the Gadarenes;</a> 43. <a href="/luke/8-43.htm">heals the woman of her bleeding;</a> 49. <a href="/luke/8-49.htm">and raises Jairus's daughter from death.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/luke/8.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/luke/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/luke/8.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>No one lights a lamp and covers it with a jar This phrase emphasizes the purpose of light, which is to illuminate and reveal. In the cultural context of ancient Israel, lamps were small clay vessels filled with oil and a wick. Covering a lamp would defeat its purpose, just as hiding the truth of the Gospel would be contrary to its intent. The imagery of light is often used in Scripture to represent truth, knowledge, and the presence of God (<a href="/psalms/119-105.htm">Psalm 119:105</a>, <a href="/john/8-12.htm">John 8:12</a>). The act of lighting a lamp signifies the revelation of divine truth, which should not be concealed.or puts it under a bed Placing a lamp under a bed would not only hide its light but also pose a fire hazard, illustrating the absurdity of such an action. Beds in the first-century Jewish context were simple mats or low platforms, making this imagery relatable to Jesus' audience. This phrase underscores the importance of allowing the light of the Gospel to shine openly, as hiding it would be both impractical and dangerous to spiritual growth. The metaphor suggests that believers are called to actively share their faith, not keep it hidden.Instead, he sets it on a stand Setting a lamp on a stand maximizes its ability to illuminate the surrounding area, symbolizing the believer's responsibility to live out and proclaim the Gospel. In <a href="/matthew/5-14.htm">Matthew 5:14-16</a>, Jesus similarly calls His followers the "light of the world," urging them to let their light shine before others. The stand represents a position of visibility and influence, encouraging Christians to be bold in their witness and to use their God-given platforms to spread His truth.so those who enter can see the light The purpose of placing the lamp on a stand is so that all who enter can benefit from its light. This reflects the inclusive nature of the Gospel, intended for all people (<a href="/matthew/28-19.htm">Matthew 28:19-20</a>). The light serves as guidance and revelation, drawing others to the truth of Christ. This phrase highlights the transformative power of the Gospel, which, when shared openly, can lead others to salvation and a deeper understanding of God's kingdom. The imagery of light guiding those who enter aligns with the prophetic vision of the nations coming to the light of God's people (<a href="/isaiah/60.htm">Isaiah 60:1-3</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a> The speaker of this parable, Jesus uses everyday imagery to convey spiritual truths to His followers. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_lamp.htm">The Lamp</a> Represents the light of Christ and the truth of the Gospel, which should be visible and not hidden. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_lampstand.htm">The Lampstand</a> Symbolizes the appropriate place for the light, indicating that the truth should be shared openly. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_jar/bed.htm">The Jar/Bed</a> Represents obstacles or actions that can hide the light, such as fear, sin, or neglect. 5. <a href="/topical/t/those_who_enter.htm">Those Who Enter</a> Symbolizes people who come into contact with believers and should be able to see the light of Christ through them.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_purpose_of_light.htm">The Purpose of Light</a> The primary purpose of light is to illuminate and reveal. As Christians, we are called to reveal the truth of the Gospel to the world. <a href="/topical/a/avoiding_obstacles.htm">Avoiding Obstacles</a> Identify and remove anything in your life that might obscure the light of Christ, such as sin, fear, or complacency. <a href="/topical/p/public_witness.htm">Public Witness</a> Our faith should be evident in our actions and words, serving as a testimony to those around us. <a href="/topical/r/responsibility_to_share.htm">Responsibility to Share</a> We have a responsibility to share the light of Christ with others, not keeping it hidden or confined to our private lives. <a href="/topical/l/living_authentically.htm">Living Authentically</a> Authentic Christian living involves being transparent and genuine, allowing others to see Christ in us.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_luke_8.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Luke 8</a> <a href="/q/bible's_view_on_mental_illness.htm">What does the Bible say about mental illness?</a> <a href="/q/what_constitutes_the_bible.htm">What constitutes the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/which_parables_did_jesus_teach.htm">What parables did Jesus teach in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/why_does_jesus_teach_light,_then_secrecy.htm">In Mark 4:21-22, if Jesus teaches everything will be brought to light, why does He later tell the disciples to keep certain things secret?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/luke/8.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(16) No man, when he hath lighted a candle.--Better, a lamp; and for "a candlestick," the lampstand. See Notes on <a href="/matthew/5-15.htm" title="Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it gives light to all that are in the house.">Matthew 5:15</a>; <a href="/mark/4-21.htm" title="And he said to them, Is a candle brought to be put under a bushel, or under a bed? and not to be set on a candlestick?">Mark 4:21</a>. In St. Matthew the proverb comes into the Sermon on the Mount; in St. Mark it occupies a position analogous to that in which it stands here, and this agreement favours the view that it was actually spoken in connection with the interpretation of the parable, as a special application of what had before been stated generally.Note St. Luke's more general term, "a vessel," instead of "the bushel," as in St. Matthew and St. Mark, and the somewhat wider range of the lamp's illumining power, not only to those who are "in the house," but to those also who are in the act of "entering" into it. We may, perhaps, venture to connect the choice of the latter phrase with St. Luke's personal experience as a convert from heathenism. As such, he had been among those that entered into the house; and as he did so, he had seen the light of the lamp which the Apostles of Christ had lighted.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/luke/8.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verses 16-18. - A solemn conclusion of the Lord's to his exposition of his first great parable. Verse 16. - No man, when he hath lighted a candle, covereth it with a vessel, or putteth it under a bed; but setteth it on a candlestick, that they which enter in may see the light. The meaning of the Lord's saying here is - the disciples must not look on this parable-method of teaching, which from henceforth he purposed frequently to adopt, as mysterious, or as containing anything beyond ordinary human comprehension. The explanation of "the sower," which he had just given them, showed them how really simple and adapted to everyday life his teaching was. "No man," said the Lord, "when he hath lighted the candle of the true knowledge, really wishes to hide it - he rather displays it that men may see the light; and that is what I have been doing for you in my careful explanation of my story." <a href="/commentaries/luke/8-16.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>No one Οὐδεὶς (Oudeis) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3762.htm">Strong's 3762: </a> No one, none, nothing. lights ἅψας (hapsas) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_681.htm">Strong's 681: </a> To kindle, light. A primary verb; properly, to fasten to, i.e. to set on fire. a lamp λύχνον (lychnon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3088.htm">Strong's 3088: </a> A lamp. From the base of leukos; a portable lamp or other illuminator. [and] covers καλύπτει (kalyptei) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2572.htm">Strong's 2572: </a> To veil, hide, conceal, envelop. Akin to klepto and krupto; to cover up. it αὐτὸν (auton) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. with a jar σκεύει (skeuei) Noun - Dative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4632.htm">Strong's 4632: </a> A vessel, implement, equipment or apparatus (specially, a wife as contributing to the usefulness of the husband). or ἢ (ē) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2228.htm">Strong's 2228: </a> Or, than. A primary particle of distinction between two connected terms; disjunctive, or; comparative, than. puts [it] τίθησιν (tithēsin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5087.htm">Strong's 5087: </a> To put, place, lay, set, fix, establish. A prolonged form of a primary theo to place. under ὑποκάτω (hypokatō) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_5270.htm">Strong's 5270: </a> Underneath, below, under. From hupo and kato; down under, i.e. Beneath. a bed. κλίνης (klinēs) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2825.htm">Strong's 2825: </a> A couch, bed, portable bed or mat, a couch for reclining at meals, possibly also a bier. From klino; a couch. Instead, ἀλλ’ (all’) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_235.htm">Strong's 235: </a> But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise. he sets [it] τίθησιν (tithēsin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5087.htm">Strong's 5087: </a> To put, place, lay, set, fix, establish. A prolonged form of a primary theo to place. on ἐπὶ (epi) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1909.htm">Strong's 1909: </a> On, to, against, on the basis of, at. a lampstand, λυχνίας (lychnias) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3087.htm">Strong's 3087: </a> A lamp-stand. From luchnos; a lamp-stand. so ἵνα (hina) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2443.htm">Strong's 2443: </a> In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that. those who οἱ (hoi) Article - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. enter εἰσπορευόμενοι (eisporeuomenoi) Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1531.htm">Strong's 1531: </a> To journey in(to), I go in(to), enter, intervene. From eis and poreuomai; to enter. can see βλέπωσιν (blepōsin) Verb - Present Subjunctive Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_991.htm">Strong's 991: </a> (primarily physical), I look, see, perceive, discern. A primary verb; to look at. the τὸ (to) Article - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. light. φῶς (phōs) Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5457.htm">Strong's 5457: </a> Light, a source of light, radiance. 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