Luke 14:34 cpdv — Salt is good. But if the salt has lost its flavor, with what will it be seasoned?

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Salt is good. But if the salt has lost its flavor, with what will it be seasoned? "

— Luke 14:34, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Luke 14 — Context

31

Or, what king, advancing to engage in war against another king, would not first sit down and consider whether he may be able, with ten thousand, to meet one who comes against him with twenty thousand?

32

If not, then while the other is still far away, sending a delegation, he would ask him for terms of peace.

33

Therefore, every one of you who does not renounce all that he possesses is not able to be my disciple.

34

Salt is good. But if the salt has lost its flavor, with what will it be seasoned?

35

It is useful neither in soil, nor in manure, so instead, it shall be thrown away. Whoever has ears to hear, let him hear.”

Luke 14:34 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 14:34 say?
Luke 14:34 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Salt is good. But if the salt has lost its flavor, with what will it be seasoned? ”
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 (CPDV): “Salt is good. But if the salt has lost its flavor, with what will it be seasoned? ” 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.
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