Matthew 6:22

Updated: June 3, 2025
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“The lamp of the body is the eye. If therefore your eye is sound, your whole body will be full of light.
World English Bible (WEB)
The light{G3088} of the body{G4983} is{G2076}{(G5748)} the eye{G3788}: if{G1437} therefore{G3767} thine{G4675} eye{G3788} be{G5600}{(G5753)} single{G573}, thy{G4675} whole{G3650} body{G4983} shall be{G2071}{(G5704)} full of light{G5460}.
KJV with Strongs
(22) The eye is the lamp of the body, so if your eye is healthy, your whole body is full of light.
The F.O.G
Your eyes are like windows letting light into your body. When your spiritual vision is clear and focused on truth and generosity, your whole being is filled with light and purpose.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
‘The lamp of the body is the eye, if, therefore, thine eye may be perfect, all thy body shall be enlightened,
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Matthew 6:22

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