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Mark 9:49 cpdv — Salt is good: but if the salt has become bland, with what will you season it? Have salt in yourselves, and have peace a…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Salt is good: but if the salt has become bland, with what will you season it? Have salt in yourselves, and have peace among yourselves.” "

— Mark 9:49, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Mark 9 — Context

46

But if your eye causes you to sin, pluck it out: it is better for you to enter into the kingdom of God with one eye, than having two eyes to be cast into the Hell of fire,

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where their worm does not die, and the fire is not extinguished.

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For all shall be salted with fire, and every victim shall be salted with salt.

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Salt is good: but if the salt has become bland, with what will you season it? Have salt in yourselves, and have peace among yourselves.”

Mark 9:49 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 9:49 say?
Mark 9:49 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Salt is good: but if the salt has become bland, with what will you season it? Have salt in yourselves, and have peace among yourselves.” ”
Where is Mark 9:49 in the Bible?
Mark 9:49 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 9, verse 49.
Who wrote Mark?
Mark is traditionally attributed to John Mark, companion of Peter and Paul. Early tradition (Papias, c. AD 130) reports Mark wrote down Peter's preaching. It was written c. AD 55–65.
What is the book of Mark about?
Mark is the shortest, fastest-paced Gospel — "immediately" is its favorite word. It portrays Jesus as the powerful, suffering Servant who acts, heals, casts out demons, and finally gives his life as a ransom for many. The story moves with urgency from Galilee to a cross outside Jerusalem.
What are the major themes of Mark?
Mark explores themes including Servant, Action, Suffering, Discipleship, Cross. These themes shape the meaning and context of Mark 9:49.
What translation should I read Mark 9:49 in?
Mark 9:49 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 Mark 9:49?
Mark 9:49 reads (CPDV): “Salt is good: but if the salt has become bland, with what will you season it? Have salt in yourselves, and have peace among yourselves.” ” 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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