Matthew 5:15 in Chinese
15 点燃的灯火也不会被扣在桶里的,而是被放在灯台上,把光带给屋子里的人们。
Other Translations
King James Version (KJV)
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.
American Standard Version (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.
Bible in Basic English (BBE)
And a burning light is not put under a vessel, but on its table; so that its rays may be shining on all who are in the house.
Darby English Bible (DBY)
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.
World English Bible (WEB)
Neither do you light a lamp, and put it under a measuring basket, but on a stand; and it shines to all who are in the house.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
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;