Matthew
“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
Matthew 5:16 (KJV) speaks to evangelism, purpose, and workplace witness — words set in Matthew, the Gospel that presents Jesus as the promised King. It is the kind of verse worth reading slowly, more than once, and carrying with you through the day.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid.”
Matthew 5:14“But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear:”
1 Peter 3:15“And they that be wise shall shine as the brightness of the firmament; and they that turn many to righteousness as the stars for ever and ever.”
Daniel 12:3“Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.”
1 Corinthians 10:31“As every man hath received the gift, even so minister the same one to another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.”
1 Peter 4:10“Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:”
Matthew 28:19
Common questions
What does Matthew 5:16 mean?
In the King James Version, Matthew 5:16 reads: "Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven." The verse speaks to evangelism, purpose, and workplace witness. 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 5:16 in the King James Version?
Yes. "Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven." is Matthew 5:16 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Matthew chapter 5.
What are some related Bible verses to Matthew 5:16?
Verses that sit beside Matthew 5:16 include Matthew 5:14, 1 Peter 3:15, and Daniel 12:3. Reading them alongside Matthew 5:16 deepens the theme of evangelism.
How can I pray with Matthew 5:16?
Read Matthew 5:16 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.