Tyndale Open Study Notes on Matthew 5:13

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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Modern study notes
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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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