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Luke 8:16

Luke 8:16
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.

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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

For nothing is secret that shall not be made manifest,.... Meaning, whatever was then wrapped up in parables and dark…

Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832

Lighted a candle - This is a repetition of a part of our Lord's sermon on the mount. See the notes on Mat 5:15; Mat…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Luke 8:4-21

The former paragraph began with an account of Christ's industry in preaching (Luk 8:1); this begins with an account of…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

16-18. How TO USE THE LIGHT.

16. a candle Rather, a lamp.

with a vessel S.t Luke uses this word as more intelligible to…