Font Size
Matthew 5:13
The Message
Matthew 5:13
The Message
Salt and Light
13 “Let me tell you why you are here. You’re here to be salt-seasoning that brings out the God-flavors of this earth. If you lose your saltiness, how will people taste godliness? You’ve lost your usefulness and will end up in the garbage.
Read full chapter
The Message (MSG)
Copyright © 1993, 2002, 2018 by Eugene H. Peterson
Bible Gateway Recommends
![The Message of Psalms: Premier Journaling Edition, blaze into view cover](https://g.christianbook.com/dg/product/web/f108/583985.jpg)
Retail: $12.99
Our Price: $9.99
Save: $3.00 (23%)
![The Message Outreach Edition, Large-Print, softcover-Case of 10](https://g.christianbook.com/dg/product/web/f108/582513CS.jpg)
Retail: $99.90
Our Price: $64.90
Save: $35.00 (35%)
![4.0 of 5.0 stars](/assets/images/merch/stars40.png?7668a670)
![Message Slimline Bible, Charcoal Diamond Leather-look](https://g.christianbook.com/dg/product/ingram/f108/464348.jpg)
Retail: $39.99
Our Price: $13.99
Save: $26.00 (65%)
![3.5 of 5.0 stars](/assets/images/merch/stars35.png?7668a670)
![The Message//REMIX Solo: An Uncommon Devotional, Breast Cancer Awareness, Pink Edition](https://g.christianbook.com/dg/product/cbd/f108/068690.jpg)
Retail: $19.99
Our Price: $13.99
Save: $6.00 (30%)
![5.0 of 5.0 stars](/assets/images/merch/stars50.png?7668a670)
![Message Slimline Bible--soft leather-look, black/spring wildflowers](https://g.christianbook.com/dg/product/ingram/f108/581241.jpg)
Retail: $39.99
Our Price: $32.99
Save: $7.00 (18%)
![4.5 of 5.0 stars](/assets/images/merch/stars45.png?7668a670)
![The Scribe Bible: Featuring The Message by Eugene H. Peterson, Dark Walnut](https://g.christianbook.com/dg/product/cbd/f108/1467059.jpg)
Retail: $39.99
Our Price: $9.99
Save: $30.00 (75%)