Bible Strands
Matthew 5:16
In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Jesus speaks to his listeners in Matthew 5, after the lamp illustration in Matthew 5:15.
The words — λαμψάτω (lampsatō) carries the sense “let it shine,” and ἔμπροσθεν (emprosthen) means “before,” placing the light in view.
The thread — The thread runs through 1 Peter 2:12, Titus 2:7, and John 15:8, where good conduct or fruit leads others to see and glorify God.
Why it lands — It asks the reader to make good deeds visible, so that observers glorify the Father in heaven.
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The Greek words
King James Version
Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.
Cross-references
- 1 Peter 2:12 Conduct yourselves with such honor among the Gentiles that, though they slander you as evildoers, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day He visits us.
- Titus 2:7 In everything, show yourself to be an example by doing good works. In your teaching show integrity, dignity,
- John 15:8 This is to My Father’s glory, that you bear much fruit, proving yourselves to be My disciples.
- 1 John 1:5 And this is the message we have heard from Him and announce to you: God is light, and in Him there is no darkness at all.
- Philippians 2:15 so that you may be blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a crooked and perverse generation, in which you shine as lights in the world
- Ephesians 5:8 For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light,
- Isaiah 60:1 Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD rises upon you.
- 1 Peter 3:16 keeping a clear conscience, so that those who slander you may be put to shame by your good behavior in Christ.
- 1 Peter 4:14 If you are insulted for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you.
- Isaiah 58:8 Then your light will break forth like the dawn, and your healing will come quickly. Your righteousness will go before you, and the glory of the LORD will be your rear guard.