Matthew 5:16 – Compare Bible Translations

Side-by-side comparison of Matthew 5:16 across supported Bible translations.

King James Version (KJV)

Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.

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American Standard Version (ASV)

Even so let your light shine before men; that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven.

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World English Bible (WEB)

Even so, let your light shine before men; that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven.

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Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

so let your light shine before men, that they may see your good works, and may glorify your Father who <FI>is<Fi> in the heavens.

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Douay-Rheims (DRB)

So let your light shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven.

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Darby Translation (DBY)

Let your light thus shine before men, so that they may see your upright works, and glorify your Father who is in the heavens.

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Geneva Bible (Historic) (GNV)

Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good workes, and glorifie your Father which is in heauen.

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LSB (Study) (LSB)

Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven.

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