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Source language
Original Greek   
Ὑμεῖς ἐστε τὸ φῶς τοῦ κόσμου. οὐ δύναται πόλις κρυβῆναι ἐπάνω ὄρους κειμένη·
Greek - Transliteration via code library   
Umeis este to phos tou kosmou. ou dunatai polis krubenai epano orous keimene*

Intermediate language
Vulgate (Latin)   
vos estis lux mundi non potest civitas abscondi supra montem posita

King James Variants
American King James Version   
You are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid.
King James 2000 (out of print)   
You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hid.
King James Bible (Cambridge, large print)   
Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid.
Authorized (King James) Version   
Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid.
New King James Version   
“You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden.
21st Century King James Version   
“Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hid.

Other translations
American Standard Version   
Ye are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hid.
Aramaic Bible in Plain English   
You are the light of the world. You cannot hide a city that has been built upon a mountain.
Darby Bible Translation   
Ye are the light of the world: a city situated on the top of a mountain cannot be hid.
Holy Bible: Douay-Rheims Version (Genuine Leather Black)   
You are the light of the world. A city seated on a mountain cannot be hid.
ERV 1885 English Revised Version with Strong's Concordance   
Ye are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hid.
English Standard Version Journaling Bible   
“You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden.
God's Word   
"You are light for the world. A city cannot be hidden when it is located on a hill.
Holman Christian Standard Bible   
"You are the light of the world. A city situated on a hill cannot be hidden.
International Standard Version   
"You are the light of the world. A city located on a hill can't be hidden.
NET Bible   
You are the light of the world. A city located on a hill cannot be hidden.
New American Standard Bible   
"You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden;
New International Version   
"You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden.
New Living Translation   
"You are the light of the world--like a city on a hilltop that cannot be hidden.
Webster's Bible Translation   
Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hid.
Weymouth New Testament   
*You* are the light of the world; a town cannot be hid if built on a hill-top.
The World English Bible   
You are the light of the world. A city located on a hill can't be hidden.
EasyEnglish Bible   
You are like a light for everybody in this world. If people build a city on a hill, then other people can see it easily.
Young‘s Literal Translation   
`Ye are the light of the world, a city set upon a mount is not able to be hid;
New Life Version   
You are the light of the world. You cannot hide a city that is on a mountain.
Revised Geneva Translation   
“You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden.
The Voice Bible   
And you, beloved, are the light of the world. A city built on a hilltop cannot be hidden.
Living Bible   
You are the world’s light—a city on a hill, glowing in the night for all to see.
New Catholic Bible   
“You are the light of the world. A city built upon a mountain cannot be hidden.
Legacy Standard Bible   
“You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden;
Jubilee Bible 2000   
Ye are the light of the world. A city set upon a mountain cannot be hid.
Christian Standard Bible   
“You are the light of the world. A city situated on a hill cannot be hidden.
Amplified Bible © 1954   
You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden.
New Century Version   
“You are the light that gives light to the world. A city that is built on a hill cannot be hidden.
The Message   
“Here’s another way to put it: You’re here to be light, bringing out the God-colors in the world. God is not a secret to be kept. We’re going public with this, as public as a city on a hill. If I make you light-bearers, you don’t think I’m going to hide you under a bucket, do you? I’m putting you on a light stand. Now that I’ve put you there on a hilltop, on a light stand—shine! Keep open house; be generous with your lives. By opening up to others, you’ll prompt people to open up with God, this generous Father in heaven.
Evangelical Heritage Version ™   
You are the light of the world. A city located on a hill cannot be hidden.
Mounce Reverse Interlinear New Testament   
You are the light of the world. A city built on a hill cannot be hidden.
New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition   
“You are the light of the world. A city built on a hill cannot be hid.
New Matthew Bible   
You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hid.
Good News Translation®   
“You are like light for the whole world. A city built on a hill cannot be hid.
Wycliffe Bible   
Ye be [the] light of the world; a city set on an hill may not be hid;
New Testament for Everyone   
“You’re the light of the world! A city can’t be hidden if it’s on top of a hill.
Contemporary English Version   
You are the light for the whole world. A city built on top of a hill cannot be hidden,
Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition   
“You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hid.
J.B. Phillips New Testament   
“You are the world’s light—it is impossible to hide a town built on the top of a hill. Men do not light a lamp and put it under a bucket. They put it on a lamp-stand and it gives light for everybody in the house.
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition   
“You are the light of the world. A city built on a hill cannot be hid.
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised Catholic Edition   
‘You are the light of the world. A city built on a hill cannot be hidden.
Common English Bible © 2011   
You are the light of the world. A city on top of a hill can’t be hidden.
Amplified Bible © 2015   
“You are the light of [Christ to] the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden;
English Standard Version Anglicised   
“You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden.
New American Bible (Revised Edition)   
You are the light of the world. A city set on a mountain cannot be hidden.
New American Standard Bible   
“You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden;
The Expanded Bible   
“You are the light ·that gives light to [for; L of] the world. A city that ·is built [stands; is set] on a hill cannot be hidden.
Tree of Life Version   
“You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden.
Revised Standard Version   
“You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hid.
New International Reader's Version   
“You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill can’t be hidden.
BRG Bible   
Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid.
Complete Jewish Bible   
“You are light for the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden.
Worldwide English (New Testament)   
`You are like light in the world. A city built on a hill cannot be hidden.
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised   
‘You are the light of the world. A city built on a hill cannot be hidden.
Orthodox Jewish Bible   
You are the Ohr HaOlam (the Light of the World). A city lying on a mountaintop cannot be nistar (hidden).
Names of God Bible   
“You are light for the world. A city cannot be hidden when it is located on a hill.
Modern English Version   
“You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden.
Easy-to-Read Version   
“You are the light that shines for the world to see. You are like a city built on a hill that cannot be hidden.
International Children’s Bible   
“You are the light that gives light to the world. A city that is built on a hill cannot be hidden.
Lexham English Bible   
You are the light of the world. A city located on top of a hill cannot be hidden,
New International Version - UK   
‘You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden.
Disciples Literal New Testament   
You are the light of the world. A city lying on a hill is not able to be hidden.