Luke 14:34

34 "Salt is good; but if salt has lost its taste, how can its saltiness be restored?

Luke 14:34 Meaning and Commentary

Luke 5:34

Salt is good (See Gill on Matthew 5:13), (See Gill on Mark 10:50).

Luke 14:34 In-Context

32 If he cannot, then, while the other is still far away, he sends a delegation and asks for the terms of peace.
33 So therefore, none of you can become my disciple if you do not give up all your possessions.
34 "Salt is good; but if salt has lost its taste, how can its saltiness be restored?
35 It is fit neither for the soil nor for the manure pile; they throw it away. Let anyone with ears to hear listen!"

Footnotes 1

  • [a]. Or [how can it be used for seasoning?]
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