Mat 5:13 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Matt 5:13-16: 5:13-16 The disciples’ good deeds will have profoundly positive effects on the world around them, to the glory of God. With this comes a warning from Jesus: Do nothing that might jeopardize that positive influence. 5:13 Salt was used for cleansing and preservation from decay (Ezek 16:4 ), in forming covenants (Lev 2:13 ; Num 18:19 ; see study note on 2 Chr 13:5), and as flavor (Job 6:6 ; Mark 9:50 ). • Salt that lost its flavor became useless, insipid, or dull (see Mark 9:50 ; Luke 14:34 ).

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‏ Matthew 5:13

Summary for Matt 5:13-16: 5:13-16 ^a The disciples’ good deeds will have profoundly positive effects on the world around them, to the glory of God. With this comes a warning from Jesus: Do nothing that might jeopardize that positive influence. 5:13 ^b Salt was used for cleansing and preservation from decay (Ezek 16:4 ^c), in forming covenants (Lev 2:13 ^d; Num 18:19 ^e; see study note on 2 Chr 13:5), and as flavor (Job 6:6 ^f; Mark 9:50 ^g).

• Salt that lost its flavor became useless, insipid, or dull (see Mark 9:50 ^h; Luke 14:34 ⁱ).