Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Matthew 5:13 Cross-References
Explore 6 cross-references for Matthew 5:13 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Matthew chapter 5 verse 13 to related passages throughout the Bible.
Salt and Light
“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 (KJV)
Commentary on Matthew 5:13
Jesus declares 'Ye are the salt of the earth' (Greek: ὑμεῖς ἐστε τὸ ἅλας τῆς γῆς, 'you are the salt of the earth'), using emphatic pronoun construction. Salt in the ancient world served three primary functions: preservation, flavoring, and purification. Disciples as salt preserve society from moral decay, enhance life's goodness, and purify through righteous influence. The warning 'if the salt have lost his savour' (μωρανθῇ, 'become foolish/insipid') presents the tragedy of ineffective Christianity - worthless and discarded. Saltiness cannot be restored once lost; disciples must maintain disti...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Matthew 5:13
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“seasoned with salt”
“but if the salt becomes flat and tasteless”
“and every sacrifice will be seasoned with salt.”
“and were made partakers of the Holy Spirit”
“And every oblation of thy meat offering shalt thou season with salt; neither shalt thou suffer the salt of the covenant of thy God to be lacking from thy meat offering: with all thine offerings thou shalt offer salt.”
“after they have escaped the defilement of the world through the knowledge of the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ”