Matthew 5:15 — Compare All Translations

English (YLT) 1898 Young's Literal Translation by Robert Young

nor do they light a lamp, and put it under the measure, but on the lamp-stand, and it shineth to all those in the house;

English ASV

Neither do men light a lamp, and put it under the bushel, but on the stand; and it shineth unto all that are in the house.

English Amplified

Nor do men light a lamp and put it under a peck measure, but on a lampstand, and it gives light to all in the house.

English Amplified Classic Bible 1987

Nor do men light a lamp and put it under a peck measure, but on a lampstand, and it gives light to all in the house.

English Berean Standard Bible (BSB) 2025

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.

English CSB 2017 - Christian Standard Bible

No one lights a lamp and puts it under a basket, but rather on a lampstand, and it gives light for all who are in the house.

English Darby 1890 : Public Domain

Nor do [men] light a lamp and put it under the bushel, but upon the lamp-stand, and it shines for all who are in the house.

English EASY 2024

Nobody lights a lamp and then puts it under a pot. He will put the lamp in a high place. Everybody who is in the house can then see the light from the lamp.

English ERV 2006 - Only For Website

People don't hide a lamp under a bowl. They put it on a lampstand. Then the light shines for everyone in the house.

Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house.

English GNT (Good News Translation)

No one lights a lamp and puts it under a bowl; instead it is put on the lampstand, where it gives light for everyone in the house.

English God's Word - GW 1995

No one lights a lamp and puts it under a basket. Instead, everyone who lights a lamp puts it on a lamp stand. Then its light shines on everyone in the house.

English HCSB 2004 - Copyrighted Only For Website

No one lights a lamp and puts it under a basket, but rather on a lampstand, and it gives light for all who are in the house.

English KJV 1611

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.

English LSB

nor does anyone light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on the lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house.

English MEV 2014 (Modern English Version)

Neither do men light a candle and put it under a basket, but on a candlestick. And it gives light to all who are in the house.

English NASB (New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995)

nor does anyone light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on the lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house.

English NASU 1989 - New American Standard Update - Only for Website

Nor do they light a lamp and then put it under a bushel basket; it is set on a lampstand, where it gives light to all in the house.

English NET Bible - 2005 (New English Translation)

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.

English NIRV 1996 - Copyrighted only for Website

Also, people do not light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead, they put it on its stand. Then it gives light to everyone in the house.

English NIV

Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house.

English NKJ 1982

Nor do they light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house.

English NLT

Don't hide your light under a basket! Instead, put it on a stand and let it shine for all.

English NRSV 1989 - Only for website

No one after lighting a lamp puts it under the bushel basket, but on the lampstand, and it gives light to all in the house.

English Passion Translation Bible 2020

And who would light a lamp and then hide it in an obscure place? Instead, it’s placed where everyone in the house can benefit from its light.

English RSV (Revised Standard Version)

Nor do men light a lamp and put it under a bushel, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house.

English TL (The Living Bible) (1971)

Don't hide your light!

English Tyndale 1537

neither do men light a candle and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick, and it lighteth all them which(that) are in the house.

Matthew 5:15 — Compare Translations