The candle
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Nor do people light a candle and put it under a bushel (Matthew 5:15), but on a candlestick, and it gives light to all who are in the house. Matthew 5:15.
1771 text
Neither do men light a candle and put it under a bushel; but on a candlestick, and it giveth light to all that are in the house.
About this text
Rendered in modern English, to be read and heard. Open the 1771 text under each part to check the claims and the scripture.
Rendered in modern English. The 1771 panel is his own Pine printing of the Works. It is public domain.
Catalogue & scope
Sermon 24 in the 1771 Works. Matthew 5:13-16.
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