Matthew 5:16

16 In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.

Matthew 5:16 in Other Translations

KJV
16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.
ESV
16 In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.
NLT
16 In the same way, let your good deeds shine out for all to see, so that everyone will praise your heavenly Father.
MSG
16 Now that I've put you there on a hilltop, on a light stand - shine! Keep open house; be generous with your lives. By opening up to others, you'll prompt people to open up with God, this generous Father in heaven.
CSB
16 In the same way, let your light shine before men, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven.

Matthew 5:16 In-Context

14 “You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden.
15 Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house.
16 In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.
17 “Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them.
18 For truly I tell you, until heaven and earth disappear, not the smallest letter, not the least stroke of a pen, will by any means disappear from the Law until everything is accomplished.

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Cross References 3

  • 1. 1 Corinthians 10:31; Philippians 1:11
  • 2. S Titus 2:14
  • 3. S Matthew 9:8
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