Those who have light must let it shine (Matthew 5:15; Matthew 10:26; Mark 4:21-25). Lk. here seems to follow Mk., who brings in at the same point the parable of the lamp, setting forth the duty of those who are initiated into the mysteries of the kingdom to diffuse their light. A most important complement to the doctrine set forth in Luke 8:10, that parables were meant to veil the mysteries of the kingdom.

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