Mark 9:49

Mark 9:50 net — Salt is good, but if it loses its saltiness, how can you make it salty again? Have salt in yourselves, and be at peace…

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"Salt is good, but if it loses its saltiness, how can you make it salty again? Have salt in yourselves, and be at peace with each other.”"

— Mark 9:50, NET Bible

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KJV
“Salt is good: but if the salt have lost his saltness, wherewith will ye season it? Have salt in yourselves, and have peace one with another. ”
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ASV
“Salt is good: but if the salt have lost its saltness, wherewith will ye season it? Have salt in yourselves, and be at peace one with another. ”
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WEB
“Salt is good, but if the salt has lost its saltiness, with what will you season it? Have salt in yourselves, and be at peace with one another."”
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BBE
“Salt is good; but if the taste goes from it, how will you make it salt again? Have salt in yourselves, and be at peace one with another.”
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KJVA
“Salt is good: but if the salt have lost his saltness, wherewith will ye season it? Have salt in yourselves, and have peace one with another. ”
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Mark 9 — Context

If your eye causes you to sin, tear it out! It is better to enter into the kingdom of God with one eye than to have two eyes and be thrown into hell,

where their worm never dies and the fire is never quenched.

Mark 9:50 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 9:50 say?

Mark 9:50 in the NET Bible reads: “Salt is good, but if it loses its saltiness, how can you make it salty again? Have salt in yourselves, and be at peace with each other.””

Where is Mark 9:50 in the Bible?

Mark 9:50 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 9, verse 50.

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 9:50.

What translation should I read Mark 9:50 in?

Mark 9:50 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 9:50?

Mark 9:50 reads (NET): “Salt is good, but if it loses its saltiness, how can you make it salty again? Have salt in yourselves, and be at peace with each other.”” 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.

Mark 9:50 net — Salt is good, but if it loses its saltiness, how can you make it salty again? Have salt in yourselves, and be at peace…

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Mark 9:50 in Other Translations

Mark 9 — Context

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