The Lesson of the Lamp

(Luke 8:16–18)

21 [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? 22 For there is nothing hidden that will not be disclosed, and nothing concealed that will [not] be brought to light.

23 If anyone has ears to hear, let him hear.”

24 He went on to say, “Pay attention to what you hear. With [the] measure you [use], it will be measured to you, and even more will be added to you. 25 For whoever has will be given [more]. [But] whoever does not have, even what he has will be taken away from him.”