Mark 9:50

Salt is good, but if the salt loses its saltiness, with what will you season it? Have salt among yourselves, and be at peace with one another.”

Berean Standard Bible

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Study note

Setting — Jesus addresses his disciples immediately after stating that everyone will be salted with fire, concluding his immediate teaching on discipleship and conflict resolution in Mark 9.

The words — ἅλας (halas) translates to salt, and ἄναλον (analon) describes salt that has become unsalty or lost its preserving quality.

The thread — The imagery and commands cross-reference the disciples' identity in Matthew 5:13, the requirement for seasoned speech in Colossians 4:6, and the directive to pursue peace in Romans 12:18.

Why it lands — The text states that salt is good and warns against losing its saltiness, then commands believers to maintain their preserving influence within the community and to actively live at peace with one another.

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The Greek words

King James Version

Salt is good: but if the salt have lost his saltness, wherewith will ye season it? Have salt in yourselves, and have peace one with another.

Cross-references

Colossians 4:6 Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.
Matthew 5:13 You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its savor, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled by men.
Romans 12:18 If it is possible on your part, live at peace with everyone.
2 Corinthians 13:11 Finally, brothers, rejoice! Aim for perfect harmony, encourage one another, be of one mind, live in peace. And the God of love and peace will be with you.
Hebrews 12:14 Pursue peace with everyone, as well as holiness, without which no one will see the Lord.
Philippians 1:27 Nevertheless, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or only hear about you in my absence, I will know that you stand firm in one spirit, contending together as one for the faith of the gospel,
Job 6:6 Is tasteless food eaten without salt, or is there flavor in the white of an egg?
Luke 14:34 Salt is good, but if the salt loses its savor, with what will it be seasoned?
Ephesians 4:29 Let no unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building up the one in need and bringing grace to those who listen.
Ephesians 4:31 Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, outcry and slander, along with every form of malice.