Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Luke 11:33 Cross-References
Explore 7 cross-references for Luke 11:33 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Luke chapter 11 verse 33 to related passages throughout the Bible.
The Lamp of the Body
“No man, when he hath lighted a candle, putteth it in a secret place, neither under a bushel, but on a candlestick, that they which come in may see the light.”
Luke 11:33 (KJV)
Commentary on Luke 11:33
No man, when he hath lighted a candle, putteth it in a secret place, neither under a bushel, but on a candlestick, that they which come in may see the light (Οὐδεὶς λύχνον ἅψας εἰς κρύπτην τίθησιν οὐδὲ ὑπὸ τὸν μόδιον ἀλλ' ἐπὶ τὴν λυχνίαν)—Jesus returns to the lamp metaphor (also 8:16) illustrating truth's self-evident nature. A luchnos (lamp) exists to illuminate, not be hidden. The purpose clause emphasizes revelation's missionary intent: hoi eisporeuomenoi (they which come in) must see the light.Context suggests Jesus addresses the Pharisees' spiritual blindness (v.34-36). Despite Jesus's pu...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Luke 11:33
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“Is the lamp brought to be put under a basket{literally, a modion, a dry measuring basket containing about a peck (about 9 litres)} or under a bed? Isn't it put on a stand?,And he said unto them, Is a candle brought to be put under a bushel, or under a bed? and not to be set on a candlestick?,,,,,,,,”
“and put it under a measuring basket”
“that whoever believes in me may not remain in the darkness.”
“children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation”
“Aren't there twelve hours of daylight? If a man walks in the day, he doesn't stumble, because he sees the light of this world.,Jesus answered, Are there not twelve hours in the day? If any man walk in the day, he stumbleth not, because he seeth the light of this world.,,,,,,,,”
“speak in the light; and what you hear whispered in the ear”