or puts it under a bed.

むしろ見えるように

Instead, he puts it on the stand

あかりは燭台の上に置く

so that people may see the light as they come in.

隠されているものは すべて明るみに出される

Whatever is hidden away will be brought out in the open.

覆われているものは 光にさらされる

And whatever is covered up will be found and brought to light.

だから聞き方に注意しなさい

Be careful then, how you listen.

持っている人は更に与えられ

Because whoever has will be given more.

持っていない人は 持っていると思ってるものまで

But he who has not will have taken away from him

取り上げられるからだ

even the little he thinks he has.

先生、お母様とご兄弟が 外でお待ちです

Teacher, your mother and brothers are standing outside. They want to see you.

私の母や兄弟とは

My mother and brothers are those who hear the word of God,

神のことばに従う者だ

and obey it.