King James Bible
KJVYe are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid.
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
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. |