Matthew 5:13

Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt become insipid, with what can it be salted? it is of no farther use for any purpose, but to be cast out, and trodden under foot of men.

Thomas Haweis 1795 New Testament

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

12Rejoice and exult; for plenteous is your reward in the heavens: for just so they persecuted the prophets who went before you.

14Ye are the light of the world. A city cannot be hid that is situated on an eminence.

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Cross References

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

Hebrews 6:4For it is not possible to renew again unto repentance those who have been once illuminated, and have tasted the celestial gift, and have been made partakers of the Holy Ghost,

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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