15 (A)nor do people light a lamp and put it under a [a]basket, but on the lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. 16 Your light must shine before people in such a way that they may (B)see your good works, and (C)glorify your Father who is in heaven.

17 “Do not presume that I came to abolish the (D)Law or the Prophets; I did not come to abolish, but to fulfill.

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Footnotes

  1. Matthew 5:15 Lit peck-measure

15 Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house.(A) 16 In the same way, let your light shine before others,(B) that they may see your good deeds(C) and glorify(D) your Father in heaven.

The Fulfillment of the Law

17 “Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them.(E)

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