• Matthew 5:13
    The Kingdom Interlinear Translation of the Greek Scriptures

    • 13 Ὑμεῖς YOU ἐστὲ are τὸ the ἅλας salt τῆς of the γῆς· earth; ἐὰν if ever δὲ but τὸ the ἅλας salt μωρανθῇ, should lose strength, ἐν in τίνι what ἁλισθήσεται; will it be made salty? εἰς Into οὐδὲν nothing ἰσχύει it is strong ἔτι yet εἰ if μὴ not βληθὲν thrown ἔξω outside καταπατεῖσθαι to be trampled on ὑπὸ by τῶν the ἀνθρώπων. men.

  • Matthew 5:13
    King James Version

    • 13 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.

  • Matthew 5:13
    American Standard Version

    • 13 Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost its savor, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out and trodden under foot of men.

  • Matthew 5:13
    The Bible in Living English

    • 13 “You are the salt of the earth; but if salt loses its strength, with what shall it be salted? it will no longer do for anything but to be thrown out and trodden underfoot by men.

  • Matthew Study Notes—Chapter 5
    New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures (Study Edition)

    • 5:13

      salt: A mineral used for preserving and flavoring food. In this context, Jesus likely focused on the preserving quality of salt; his disciples could help others to avoid spiritual and moral decay.

      loses its strength: In Jesus’ day, salt was often obtained from the Dead Sea area and was contaminated by other minerals. If the salty portion was removed from this mixture, only a tasteless, useless residue remained.