Matthew
“Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid.”
Matthew 5:14
Matthew 5:14 (KJV) speaks to purpose, identity in Christ, and evangelism — words set in Matthew, the Gospel that presents Jesus as the promised King. Sit with it for a moment, and let the words do their quiet work.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.”
Ephesians 2:10“Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.”
Matthew 5:16“And ye are complete in him, which is the head of all principality and power:”
Colossians 2:10“So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them.”
Genesis 1:27“But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name:”
John 1:12“For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.”
Philippians 1:21
Common questions
What does Matthew 5:14 mean?
In the King James Version, Matthew 5:14 reads: "Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid." The verse speaks to purpose, identity in Christ, and evangelism. To read it well, take it in the flow of Matthew 5 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Matthew 5:14 in the King James Version?
Yes. "Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid." is Matthew 5:14 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Matthew chapter 5.
What are some related Bible verses to Matthew 5:14?
Verses that sit beside Matthew 5:14 include Ephesians 2:10, Matthew 5:16, and Colossians 2:10. Reading them alongside Matthew 5:14 deepens the theme of purpose.
How can I pray with Matthew 5:14?
Read Matthew 5:14 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.