Mark 4:21

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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?
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
He said to them, “Is the lamp brought to be put under a basket or under a bed? Isn’t it put on a stand?
World English Bible (WEB)
And{G2532} he said{G3004}{(G5707)} unto them{G846}, Is{G3385} a candle{G3088} brought{G2064}{(G5736)} to{G2443} be put{G5087}{(G5686)} under{G5259} a bushel{G3426}, or{G2228} under{G5259} a bed{G2825}? and not{G3756} to{G2443} be set{G2007}{(G5686)} on{G1909} a candlestick{G3087}?
Strong's King James
(21) He said to them, "A lamp isn't brought in to be placed under a basket or bed is it?" Isn't it placed upon a lampstand?
The F.O.G
[21] Jesus continued teaching: "Would anyone light a lamp just to hide it under a basket or bed? No! You put it on a stand where it can illuminate the room.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
And he said to them, ‘Doth the lamp come that under the measure it may be put, or under the couch—not that it may be put on the lamp-stand?
Young's Literal Translation

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