Matthew 6:23

"“The lamp of the body is the eye. If therefore your eye is sound, your whole body will be full of light."

Key Reflection

In Matthew 6:23, Jesus uses a vivid metaphor to illustrate how our spiritual condition influences our actions and perceptions. He likens the "lamp of the body" to the eye, suggesting that just as a healthy eye provides light for the entire body, sound principles (a "sound eye") guide one's moral and ethical conduct, filling life with clarity and righteousness. This metaphor underscores the importance of having a clear spiritual perspective, as it affects every aspect of our being.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 23. No Barnes text on this verse. See Barnes on "Mt 6:22" __________________________________________________________________

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