--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: No one, when he has lit a lamp, puts it…" description: "\"“No one, when he has lit a lamp, puts it in a cellar or under a basket, but on a stand, that those who come in may see the light.”\" — Luke 11" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/fe9/luke-11-258184_lamp_no-one-when-he-has-lit-a-lamp-puts-it-in_2922429.jpg" --- # No one, when he has lit a lamp, puts it in a cellar or… ![“No one, when he has lit a lamp, puts it in a cellar or under a basket, but on a stand, that those who come in may see the light.” quote by Luke 11](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/fe9/luke-11-258184_lamp_no-one-when-he-has-lit-a-lamp-puts-it-in_2922429.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/fe9/luke-11-258184_lamp_no-one-when-he-has-lit-a-lamp-puts-it-in_2922429.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/fe9/luke-11-258184_lamp_no-one-when-he-has-lit-a-lamp-puts-it-in_2922429.jpg) > ““No one, when he has lit a lamp, puts it in a cellar or under a basket, but on a stand, that those who come in may see the light.”” [Luke 11](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/luke-11/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. A lit lamp should be placed where others can see its light, not hidden away. **In simple terms:** Show your good deeds openly. Key Takeaway Share your light with others. Themes generosity visibility guidance faith altruism Mood hopeful inspirational Type Lamp:1 Light:1 Come Light:0 Lit Lamp:0 Lamp Puts:0 Cellar Basket:0 When to use this quote - church services - personal testimony - community outreach Key Concepts symbolism light metaphor spiritual teaching Questions to Reflect On - How can you make your help visible? - What prevents you from sharing your light? 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