Matthew 5:16

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Matthew 5:16 American Standard Version (ASV)

Even so let your light shine before men; that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven.

Matthew 5:16 New International Version (NIV)

In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.

Matthew 5:16 English Standard Version Revision 2016 (ESV)

In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.

Matthew 5:14-16 The Message (MSG)

“Here’s another way to put it: You’re here to be light, bringing out the God-colors in the world. God is not a secret to be kept. We’re going public with this, as public as a city on a hill. If I make you light-bearers, you don’t think I’m going to hide you under a bucket, do you? I’m putting you on a light stand. Now that I’ve put you there on a hilltop, on a light stand—shine! Keep open house; be generous with your lives. By opening up to others, you’ll prompt people to open up with God, this generous Father in heaven.

Matthew 5:16 King James Version (KJV)

Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.

Matthew 5:16 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)

Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven.

Matthew 5:16 New Century Version (NCV)

In the same way, you should be a light for other people. Live so that they will see the good things you do and will praise your Father in heaven.

Matthew 5:16 New King James Version (NKJV)

Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.

Matthew 5:16 Amplified Bible (AMP)

Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see your good deeds and moral excellence, and [recognize and honor and] glorify your Father who is in heaven.

Matthew 5:16 New Living Translation (NLT)

In the same way, let your good deeds shine out for all to see, so that everyone will praise your heavenly Father.

Matthew 5:16 The Passion Translation (TPT)

So don’t hide your light! Let it shine brightly before others, so that your commendable works will shine as light upon them, and then they will give their praise to your Father in heaven.”