What does Matthew 5:13 mean?

Matthew 5:13 is a key King James Version passage in the category "Service & Calling." Read the full verse and its surrounding chapter for context, then explore related verses on the same theme.

Where is Matthew 5:13 found in the Bible?

Matthew 5:13 is found in the Book of Matthew, chapter 5, verse 13 of the King James Version (KJV) Bible.

How can I study Matthew 5:13 in context?

Open Matthew chapter 5 and read the verses before and after Matthew 5:13. Notice how the surrounding passage shapes the meaning, then compare it with related verses on service & calling to see the broader Biblical witness.

Service & Calling

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