Matthew 4:16

Matthew 4:16 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

16the people living in darkness

have seen a great light;

on those living in the land of the shadow of death

a light has dawned.”4:16 Isaiah 9:1,2

16The people who were sitting in darkness saw a great Light,

And those who were sitting in the land and shadow of death,

Upon them a Light dawned.”

16The people who were sitting in darkness saw a great Light,

And those who were sitting in the land and shadow of death,

Upon them a Light dawned.”

16The people who were sitting (living) in [spiritual] darkness have seen a great Light,

And for those who were sitting (living) in the land and shadow of [spiritual and moral] death,

Upon them a Light has dawned.” [Is 9:1, 2]

16the people living in darkness

have seen a great light;

on those living in the land of the shadow of death,

a light has dawned.”4:16 Isaiah 9:1–2

16The people who are now living in darkness

have seen a great light.

They are now living in a very dark land.

But a light has shined on them.” (Isaiah 9:1,2)