Mark 4:21 (BSB)
Jesus also said to them, “Does anyone bring in a lamp to put it under a basket or under a bed? Doesn’t he set it on a stand?
Commentary on Mark 4:21
- Matthew Henry (Presbyterian), Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary on Mark 4:21-34: The lessons which our Saviour designs to teach us here by parables and figurative expressions are these: - I. That those who are good ought to consider the obligations they are under to do good; that is, as in the parable before, to bring forth fruit.
- John Gill (Reformed Baptist), Exposition of the Old and New Testaments on Mark 4:21: And he said,.... He went on saying the following parable, which was delivered at the same time that the parable of the sower was, though omitted by Matthew; and is here placed between that, and the other concerning the grain of mustard seed; which shows the time when it was spoken.
- Albert Barnes (Presbyterian), Barnes' New Testament Notes on Mark 4:21: Verse 21. Is a candle brought, etc. A candle is not lit up to be put immediately under a measure, or a bed, where it can give no light. Its design is to give light. So my preaching by parables is not designed to obscure the truth, but to throw light on it.
- William Burkitt (Anglican), Expository Notes on the New Testament on Mark 4:21: Observe here, 1. The end and design of Christ in revealing his word and will to his disciples, and in communicating to them the light of spiritual knowledge; namely that they may communicate it to others, and not keep it close unto themselves.