Mark 9:49-50·~1 min
Good Salt
Jesus says everyone will be salted with fire, then calls salt good but warns against salt that loses its saltiness. He ends by telling them to have salt among themselves and be at peace with one another.
F49or everyone will be salted with fire. 50Salt 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.”
Section summaryJesus says everyone will be salted with fire, then calls salt good while warning that lost saltiness leaves nothing fit for seasoning. He closes by urging the disciples to keep salt among themselves and live at peace with one another.
Role in the chapterThe closing image links testing, usefulness, and peace within the group that follows Jesus.