Mark 4:21-24

A Lamp Under a Basket

21 w And he said to them, x "Is a lamp brought in to be put under a basket, or under a bed, and not on a stand? 22 y For nothing is hidden except to be made manifest; nor is anything secret except to come to light. 23 z If anyone has ears to hear, let him hear." 24 And he said to them, "Pay attention to what you hear: a with the measure you use, it will be measured to you, and still more will be added to you.

  1. Cross References
    Mark 4:21 - 25
    And he said to them, "Is a lamp brought in to be put under a basket, or under a bed, and not on a stand?
    Luke 8:16 - 18
    No one after lighting a lamp covers it with a jar or puts it under a bed, but puts it on a stand, so that those who enter may see the light.
  2. Cross References
    Matthew 5:15
    Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house.
    Luke 11:33
    No one after lighting a lamp puts it in a cellar or under a basket, but on a stand, so that those who enter may see the light.
  3. Cross References
    Mark 4:21 - 25
    And he said to them, "Is a lamp brought in to be put under a basket, or under a bed, and not on a stand?
    Luke 8:16 - 18
    No one after lighting a lamp covers it with a jar or puts it under a bed, but puts it on a stand, so that those who enter may see the light.
  4. Cross References
    Matthew 10:26
    So have no fear of them, for nothing is covered that will not be revealed, or hidden that will not be known.
    Luke 12:2
    Nothing is covered up that will not be revealed, or hidden that will not be known.
    1 Timothy 5:25
    So also good works are conspicuous, and even those that are not cannot remain hidden.
  5. Cross References
    Mark 4:9
    And he said, "He who has ears to hear, let him hear.
  6. Cross References
    Matthew 7:2
    For with the judgment you pronounce you will be judged, and with the measure you use it will be measured to you.
    Luke 6:38
    Give, and it will be given to you. Good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, will be put into your lap. For with the measure you use it will be measured back to you.
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