Luke 14:34 bbe — For salt is good, but if the taste goes from it, of what use is it?

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"For salt is good, but if the taste goes from it, of what use is it?"

— Luke 14:34, Bible in Basic English

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“Salt therefore is good: but if even the salt have lost its savor, wherewith shall it be seasoned? ”
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Luke 14 — Context

Or what king, going to war with another king, will not first take thought if he will be strong enough, with ten thousand men, to keep off him who comes against him with twenty thousand?

Or while the other is still a great distance away, he sends representatives requesting conditions of peace.

And so whoever is not ready to give up all he has may not be my disciple.

For salt is good, but if the taste goes from it, of what use is it?

It is no good for the land or for the place of waste; no one has a use for it. He who has ears, let him give ear.

Luke 14:34 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 14:34 say?

Luke 14:34 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “For salt is good, but if the taste goes from it, of what use is it?”

Where is Luke 14:34 in the Bible?

Luke 14:34 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 14, verse 34.

Who wrote Luke?

Luke is traditionally attributed to Luke the physician, companion of Paul. It was written c. AD 60–62.

What is the book of Luke about?

Luke writes "an orderly account" of Jesus' life from a careful historian's pen, with special attention to the poor, the outsider, women, prayer, and the Holy Spirit. From the angelic announcements at the beginning to the Emmaus road at the end, Luke shows Jesus as the Savior of the world.

What are the major themes of Luke?

Luke explores themes including Salvation for All, Holy Spirit, Prayer, Compassion, Joy. These themes shape the meaning and context of Luke 14:34.

What translation should I read Luke 14:34 in?

Luke 14:34 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Luke 14:34?

Luke 14:34 reads (BBE): “For salt is good, but if the taste goes from it, of what use is it?” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

Luke 14:34 bbe — For salt is good, but if the taste goes from it, of what use is it?

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