During the time in which Jesus ministered on earth, people typically made use of a small oil-burning portable lamp with a wick. The lamp would be lit and placed on a stand from which it would illuminate the whole room. 1 It would be a waste to light such a lamp and hide it away. Likewise, those who follow Jesus Christ must do good in this world. 2
15 et on n'allume pas une lampe pour la mettre sous le boisseau, mais on la met sur le chandelier, et elle éclaire tous ceux qui sont dans la maison.