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The Bible, Matthew 6:22

This verse is from the Gospel of Matthew in the New Testament, a text traditionally attributed to the evangelist Matthew. Reliable historical details about the author's life and exact authorship are limited; the verse emphasizes moral and spiritual perception, likening the eye to an inner lamp.

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Quotes by The Bible, Matthew 6:22

The lantern of the body is the eye. If therefore your eye is good, your whole body will be full of light. — The Bible, Matthew 6:22

Clarity of Vision: Illuminating the Inner Self

Matthew 6:22 employs a compelling metaphor, depicting the eye as the ‘lantern’ that guides and illuminates the entire body. This imagery, powerful in its simplicity, links our capacity for perception with our overall wel...

Created on: 5/13/2025

The Illuminating Power of Perspective and Perception

At the heart of this biblical metaphor lies the notion that our eyes act as portals through which we perceive the world. In Matthew 6:22, Jesus likens the eye to a lantern—an instrument not just of sight, but of illumina...

Created on: 5/13/2025