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16 "Now no one after lighting a lamp covers it over with a container, or puts it under a bed; but he puts it on a lampstand, so that those who come in may see the light.
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“No one lights a lamp and hides it in a clay jar or puts it under a bed. Instead, they put it on a stand, so that those who come in can see the light.
17 "For nothing is hidden that will not become evident, nor anything secret that will not be known and come to light.
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For there is nothing hidden that will not be disclosed, and nothing concealed that will not be known or brought out into the open.
18 "So take care how you listen; for whoever has, to him more shall be given; and whoever does not have, even what he thinks he has shall be taken away from him."
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Therefore consider carefully how you listen. Whoever has will be given more; whoever does not have, even what they think they have will be taken from them.”
19 And His mother and brothers came to Him, and they were unable to get to Him because of the crowd.
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Now Jesus’ mother and brothers came to see him, but they were not able to get near him because of the crowd.
20 And it was reported to Him, "Your mother and Your brothers are standing outside, wishing to see You."
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Someone told him, “Your mother and brothers are standing outside, wanting to see you.”
21 But He answered and said to them, "My mother and My brothers are these who hear the word of God and do it."
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He replied, “My mother and brothers are those who hear God’s word and put it into practice.”
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