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Matthew 5:15

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial

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KJV ORIGINAL

Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house.

Close to the original. Clear modern English.

✦ MADE SIMPLE

You don't light a candle just to hide it under a basket — you put it up high where it can actually light up the whole room for everyone.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Your light is meant to shine, not hide.

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