The salt of the earth
You are the salt of the earth (Matthew 5:13). But if the salt has lost its savor, with what shall it be salted? It is from then on good for nothing, but to be cast out and trodden under foot by people. Matthew 5:13.
1771 text
Ye are the salt of the earth. But if the salt hath lost its savour, wherewith shall it be salted? It is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and trodden under foot of men.
About this text
Rendered in modern English, to be read and heard. Open the 1771 text under each part to check the claims and the scripture.
Rendered in modern English. The 1771 panel is his own Pine printing of the Works. It is public domain.
Catalogue & scope
Sermon 24 in the 1771 Works. Matthew 5:13-16.
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