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…
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