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Matthew 5

Matthew 5:13

Salt and Light · Matthew 5:13–16
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Translations

Modern
You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its savor, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled by men.
Traditional
Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men.
Literal
You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt should become tasteless, with what will it be salted? For nothing is it potent any longer except, having been cast out, to be trampled upon by men.
Latin
Vos estis sal terræ. Quod si sal evanuerit, in quo salietur? ad nihilum valet ultra, nisi ut mittatur foras, et conculcetur ab hominibus.

Original

Greek
English
You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its savor, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled by men.

Notes

Matthew 5:13
Matthew 5:13–16

The good actions of the disciples will positively impact the world, bringing glory to God. Jesus warns them not to do anything that could harm this positive influence.

Theme notes and profiles

Moses Blessing Faith and Good Deeds

Events

Parallels

Mark 9:49–50 Luke 14:34–35 Philippians 2:12–18

Glossary

Biblical Concept of Law Gospel of Matthew Heal, Healing Jesus Christ Moses Reward Sea of Galilee

Topics

Agency in Salvation of Men Backsliders: General Scriptures Concerning Being a Witness Church: Salt and Light of the World Compared To Saints: Salt Influence: Good Instruction in Religion Lukewarm Christians Positive Influence Religion: True Religious Zeal: General Scriptures Concerning Righteous: Described Righteous: Salt Salt of Saints Salt of the Saving Efficacy of the Ekklesia of Christ Salt: (Without Savour) Graceless Professors Salt: Lost Its Savour when Exposed to the Air Select Readings: The Beatitudes The Five Senses Titles and Names of Saints: Salt of the Earth