King James Bible
KJVYe are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid.
Translation Comparison
Matthew 5:14
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
Quick Overview
The verse Matthew 5:14 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.
| Translation | Verse Text | Copy |
|---|---|---|
King James BibleKJV | Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid. | |
American Standard VersionASV | Ye are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hid. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | You are the light of the world. A city seated on a mountain cannot be hid. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | Ye are the light of the world: a city situated on the top of a mountain cannot be hid. | |
English Revised VersionERV | Ye are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hid. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hid. | |
World English BibleWEB | You are the light of the world. A city located on a hill can't be hidden. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | 'Ye are the light of the world, a city set upon a mount is not able to be hid; | |
American King James VersionAKJV | You are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid. | |
Weymouth New TestamentWNT | *You* are the light of the world; a town cannot be hid if built on a hill-top. |
American Standard Version
ASVYe are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hid.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBYou are the light of the world. A city seated on a mountain cannot be hid.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTYe are the light of the world: a city situated on the top of a mountain cannot be hid.
English Revised Version
ERVYe are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hid.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTYe are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hid.
World English Bible
WEBYou are the light of the world. A city located on a hill can't be hidden.
Young's Literal Translation
YLT'Ye are the light of the world, a city set upon a mount is not able to be hid;
American King James Version
AKJVYou are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid.
Weymouth New Testament
WNT*You* are the light of the world; a town cannot be hid if built on a hill-top.
King James Bible
KJVYe are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid.
American Standard Version
ASVYe are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hid.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBYou are the light of the world. A city seated on a mountain cannot be hid.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTYe are the light of the world: a city situated on the top of a mountain cannot be hid.
English Revised Version
ERVYe are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hid.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTYe are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hid.
World English Bible
WEBYou are the light of the world. A city located on a hill can't be hidden.
Young's Literal Translation
YLT'Ye are the light of the world, a city set upon a mount is not able to be hid;
American King James Version
AKJVYou are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid.
Weymouth New Testament
WNT*You* are the light of the world; a town cannot be hid if built on a hill-top.