Matthew 5:16

Salt and Light

15Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a basket. Instead, they set it on a stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house.16In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.

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Berean Standard Bible
In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.
American Standard Version (1901)
Even so let your light shine before men; that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven.
Bible in Basic English
Even so let your light be shining before men, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven.
Douay-Rheims 1899
So let your light shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven.
Free Bible Version
In the same way you should let your light shine before everyone so they can see the good things you do and praise your heavenly Father.
Geneva Bible 1599
Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good workes, and glorifie your Father which is in heauen.
King James (Authorized) Version
Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.
One Unity Resource Bible
Even so, let your light shine before men; that they may see your good works, and glorify 'Avikah shebashamayim ·your Father in Heaven·.
Translation for Translators
Similarly, you need to do what is right [MET] in such a manner that other people can see the good deeds that you do, and as a result they will praise your Father who is in heaven.”
Unlocked Literal Bible
Let your light shine before people in such a way that they see your good deeds and praise your Father who is in heaven.
Noah Webster Bible
Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven.
World English Bible
Even so, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father who is in heaven.
Young's Literal Translation
so let your light shine before men, that they may see your good works, and may glorify your Father who [is] in the heavens.