Matthew 5:14 - Compare All Versions
Matthew 5:14-16 MSG (The Message)
“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 5:14 KJV (King James Version)
Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid.
Matthew 5:14 NASB1995 (New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995)
“You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden
Matthew 5:14 NCV (New Century Version)
“You are the light that gives light to the world. A city that is built on a hill cannot be hidden.
Matthew 5:14 ASV (American Standard Version)
Ye are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hid.
Matthew 5:14 NIV (New International Version)
“You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden.
Matthew 5:14 NKJV (New King James Version)
“You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden.
Matthew 5:14 AMP (Amplified Bible)
“You are the light of [Christ to] the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden
Matthew 5:14 NLT (New Living Translation)
“You are the light of the world—like a city on a hilltop that cannot be hidden.
Matthew 5:14 TPT (The Passion Translation)
“Your lives light up the world. For how can you hide a city that stands on a hilltop?
Matthew 5:14 ESV (English Standard Version 2025)
“You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden.