John Bengel Commentary - Matthew 5:14 - 5:14

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John Bengel Commentary - Matthew 5:14 - 5:14


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Mat 5:14. [180]Ὄρους, a mountain) Appositely, cf. ver 1. Concerning the thing itself, see Rev 21:10.

[180] By the words οὐ δύναται, it is implied that there is no need of a constrained feigning to be what we are not; so also, a light or lamp, provided it is not stifled, cannot but shine.-Vers. Germ.