Who said "You are the salt of the earth."?

Jesus (c. 4 BC – c. AD 30). Source: Matthew 5:13.

What is the original Greek?

Ὑμεῖς ἐστε τὸ ἅλας τῆς γῆς. Translated from the original Greek by Spartan Surfers.

Is "You are the salt of the earth." on a shirt?

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You are the salt of the earth.

Jesus, Matthew 5:13

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What it means

Salt preserves and gives flavor; a little of it changes the whole dish. Your honesty and kindness work the same way in a family, a team or a town. Do not lose your edge just to blend in.

The source

"You are the salt of the earth." Jesus said it in Matthew 5:13. Translated from the original Greek by Spartan Surfers.

"Ὑμεῖς ἐστε τὸ ἅλας τῆς γῆς"

Original Greek, Matthew 5:13. Text read at github.com.

Who said it

Jesus (c. 4 BC – c. AD 30). Jewish teacher from Nazareth in Galilee whose sayings were written down in Greek in the four Gospels. Christians follow him as the Son of God.

Questions

What does "You are the salt of the earth." mean?: Salt preserves and gives flavor; a little of it changes the whole dish. Your honesty and kindness work the same way in a family, a team or a town. Do not lose your edge just to blend in.
Who said "You are the salt of the earth."?: Jesus (c. 4 BC – c. AD 30). Source: Matthew 5:13.
What is the original Greek?: Ὑμεῖς ἐστε τὸ ἅλας τῆς γῆς. Translated from the original Greek by Spartan Surfers.
Is "You are the salt of the earth." on a shirt?: Yes. We print it to order on our tees in 7 illustrated looks, from $44, with free US shipping.

Cite this line

"You are the salt of the earth." (Jesus, Matthew 5:13, translated by Spartan Surfers). https://spartansurfers.com/quotes/you-are-the-salt-of-the-earth