New Testament · VERSE 16

Matthew 5:16

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Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.

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Matthew 5:16 in context

Matthew 5:14

Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid.

Matthew 5:15

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.

Matthew 5:16SELECTED VERSE

Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.

Matthew 5:17

Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil.

Matthew 5:18

For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled.

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