Matthew 5:16

Updated: June 3, 2025
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In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
Even so, let your light shine before men; that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven.
World English Bible (WEB)
Let your{G5216} light{G5457} so{G3779} shine{G2989}{(G5657)} before{G1715} men{G444}, that{G3704} they may see{G1492}{(G5632)} your{G5216} good{G2570} works{G2041}, and{G2532} glorify{G1392}{(G5661)} your{G5216} Father{G3962} which{G3588} is in{G1722} heaven{G3772}.
KJV with Strongs
(16) Let your light shine before men in this way that seeing your good works, glorify your Father upon the skies above (Heavens).
The F.O.G
In the same way, let your good deeds shine brightly before others. Then they will see these acts of love and praise your Father in heaven."
The F.O.G Paraphrase
so let your light shine before men, that they may see your good works, and may glorify your Father who is in the heavens.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Matthew 5:16

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