Matthew 5:14 · King James Version
Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid.
Context
It is part of the Sermon on the Mount: Jesus compares those listening to him to a light that cannot be hidden.
14Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid. 15Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house.
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Berean Standard Bible
You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden.
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John 14:27Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.2 Thessalonians 3:16Now the Lord of peace himself give you peace always by all means. The Lord be with you all.Psalm 119:105Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.Joshua 1:9Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.