15 No one lights a lamp(A) and puts it under a basket,[a] but rather on a lampstand, and it gives light for all who are in the house.(B) 16 In the same way, let your light shine[b] before men, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven.(C)

Christ Fulfills the Law

17 “Don’t assume that I came to destroy the Law or the Prophets. I did not come to destroy but to fulfill.(D)

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Footnotes

  1. Matthew 5:15 A large basket used to measure grain
  2. Matthew 5:16 Or way, your light must shine

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