en_tn/mat/05/15.md

Jesus continues to teach his disciples. This event began in Matthew 5:1.

Neither do people light a lamp

"People do not light a lamp."

lamp

This is a small bowl with a wick and olive oil for fuel. The important thing is that it gave light.

put it under a basket

"place the lamp under a basket." This is saying it is foolish to create light only to hide it so people do not see the light of the lamp.