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Berean Standard Bible

“In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.”

Matthew 5:16

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This verse concludes Jesus' teaching on salt and light. He has just said that no one lights a lamp and then covers it with a basket; instead it is placed on a stand to light the whole house.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.

World English Bible (WEB)

Even so, let your light shine before men; that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven.

King James Version (KJV)

Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.

American Standard Version (ASV)

Even so let your light shine before men; that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Even so let your light be shining before men, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

so let your light shine before men, that they may see your good works, and may glorify your Father who is in the heavens.

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Así alumbre vuestra luz delante de los hombres, para que vean vuestras obras buenas, y glorifiquen á vuestro Padre que está en los cielos.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

¡Así dejen ustedes brillar su luz ante toda la gente! ¡Que las buenas obras que ustedes realicen brillen de tal manera que la gente adore al Padre celestial!

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