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Mark 4:21

Mark 4:21
And he said unto them, Is a candle brought to be put under a bushel, or under a bed? and not to be set on a candlestick?

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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.

Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

And he said,.... He went on saying the following parable, which was delivered at the same time that the parable of the…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Is a candle brought ... - A candle is not lit up to be put immediately under a measure or a bed, where it can give no…

Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832

Is a candle - put under a bushel! - The design of my preaching is to enlighten men; my parables not being designed to…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Mark 4:21-34

The lessons which our Saviour designs to teach us here by parables and figurative expressions are these: -

I. That…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

Is a candle brought Rather, The lamp is not brought, is it? The article here points to the simple and indispensable…