Luke 8:16
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Luke 8:16 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Luke 8:16 is a verse from the book of Luke in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "No man, when he hath lighted a candle, covereth it with a vessel, or putteth it under a bed; but setteth it on a candles..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Luke 8:16 — KJV
“No man, when he hath lighted a candle, covereth it with a vessel, or putteth it under a bed; but setteth it on a candlestick, that they which enter in may see the light.”
— Luke 8:16 (KJV)
Luke 8:16 in Context — About the Book of Luke
Luke, the physician-historian, writes the most carefully researched Gospel — and the most tender. Outsiders take center stage: shepherds, women, Samaritans, tax collectors, the prodigal son. More than any Gospel, Luke shows Jesus praying at every turning point of His life.
Cross-References for Luke 8:16
“No man, when he hath lighted a candle, putteth it in a secret place, neither under a bushel, but on a candlestick, that they which come in may see the light.”
Shares key themes with Luke 8:16: hath, lighted, candle
“The pure candlestick, with the lamps thereof, even with the lamps to be set in order, and all the vessels thereof, and the oil for light,”
Shares key themes with Luke 8:16: candle, vessel, candlestick
“And they shall take a cloth of blue, and cover the candlestick of the light, and his lamps, and his tongs, and his snuffdishes, and all the oil vessels thereof, wherewith they minister unto it:”
Shares key themes with Luke 8:16: candle, vessel, candlestick
“And Aaron did so; he lighted the lamps thereof over against the candlestick, as the LORD commanded Moses.”
Shares key themes with Luke 8:16: lighted, candle, candlestick
“A fool hath no delight in understanding, but that his heart may discover itself.”
Shares key themes with Luke 8:16: hath, under, may
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