Matthew 5:15

“Neither do men light a candle, etc.] Which may be read impersonally, “a candle is not lighted”: and by it may be meant the Gospel, and gifts qualifying men to preach it; which, like a candle, was lighted in the evening of the Jewish dispensation, though not confined to the land of Judea; but has shone throughout the world, being as a candle to be removed, and has been removed from place to place: wherever it is set, it gives light, more or less, and dispels darkness; it is useful both to work by and walk with; it does not always burn alike clearly, it needs looking after; it has its thieves, as candles sometimes have; and will give the greatest light towards the close of the world, as they…”

“Neither do men light a candle--or, lamp. and put it under a bushel--a dry measure. but on a candlestick--rather, "under the bushel, but on the lampstand." The article is inserted in both cases to express the familiarity of everyone with those household utensils. and it giveth light--shineth "unto all that are in the house."”

“Neither do men light a candle ... - The word rendered “candle” means any portable light, as a lamp, candle, lantern. Compare Mark 4:21; Luke 8:16; Luke 12:35. Jesus proceeded here to show them that the very reason why they were enlightened was that others might also see the light, and be benefited by it. When people light a candle, they do not conceal the light, but place it where it may be of use. So it is with religion. It is given that we may benefit others. It is not to be concealed, but suffered to show itself, and to shed light on a surrounding wicked world. A bushel - Greek, a measure containing nearly a peck. It denotes anything, here, that might conceal the light. return to 'Top of…”

“Nay, the very design of God in giving you this light was, that it might shine. Mar 4:21; Luk 8:16; Luk 11:33. Matthew 5:16”

“do: Mar 4:21; Luk 8:16, Luk 11:33 a bushel: "A measure containing about a pint less than a peck." it giveth: Exo 25:37; Num 8:2 Matthew 5:16”