Matthew 5:13

"You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt lose its savor, in what way shall it be salted? It is henceforth good for nothing but to be thrown out and trodden under foot of men.

Montgomery 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

12"Rejoice and exult in it, because your reward was great in the heavens; for so did they persecute the prophets before you.

14"You are the light of the world. A city built on a hilltop cannot be hid;

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Cross References

Luke 14:34"Salt is good, but if even the salt have lost its flavor, with what shall it be seasoned?

Hebrews 6:4For in the case of those who have been once for all enlightened and have tasted of the heavenly gift,

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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