1. Matthieu 5:14 (NEG79)
  2. Explication du texte

Why does Jesus refer to a city on a hill?

Matthieu 5:14 (NEG79)

14 Vous êtes la lumière du monde. Une ville située sur une montagne ne peut être cachée;

Cities were typically built on elevated terrain. 1 As such, they were visible from afar, even at night when there would be lamps burning in some homes. 2 Likewise, Jesus’ followers must be visible in the world. They must not hide themselves away from society. 3