Matthew 5:13

You are the salt of the earth: but if it happen that salt become tasteless, with what shall it be seasoned? It goeth for nothing but to be thrown without and trodden down by men.

The Peschito Syriac New Testament: Translated into English by John Wesley Etheridge

In The King James Version

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.

In Context

12Then be glad and exult, for your reward is great in heaven; for so persecuted they the prophets who were before you.

14You are the light of the world: It is not possible that a city which is built upon a hill can be hidden.

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Cross References

Luke 14:34Salt is good; but if the salt also shall become insipid, with what shall it be seasoned?

Hebrews 6:4But they who once unto baptism have descended, and have tasted the gift which is from heaven, and have received the Spirit of Holiness,

Matthew Henry on Matthew 5:4-13

The Sermon on the Mount. 3 Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted. 5 Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth. 6 Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled. 7 Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy. 8 Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God. 9 Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God. 10 Blessed are they… Read the whole commentary →

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