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Matthew 5:13

Teaching Scripture and Teaching

"You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again?"

— Matthew 5:13

Context

Jesus teaching about being salt and light to the world

Surrounding Bible Verses

Details

Book

Matthew

Chapter & Verses

Ch. 5, v.13

Related Sayings

Matthew 5:3

"Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven."

Matthew 5:4

"Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted."

Matthew 5:5

"Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth."

Parallel Passages

Same theme (Scripture and Teaching) in other Gospels

Mark 9:50

"Salt is good, but if it loses its saltiness, how can you make it salty again? Have salt among yourselves, and be at peace with each other."

Mark 10:19

"You know the commandments: 'You shall not murder, you shall not commit adultery, you shall not steal, you shall not give false testimony, you shall not defraud, honor your father and mother.'"

Luke 7:40

"Simon, I have something to tell you."