Can a fig tree, my Brothers, bear olives? or a vine bear figs? No, nor can a brackish well give good water.

For it is by fire that every one will be salted.

It is you who are the Salt of the earth; but, if the salt should lose its strength, what will you use to restore its saltiness? It is no longer good for anything, but is thrown away, and trampled underfoot.

Yes, salt is good; but, if the salt itself should lose its strength, what shall be used to season it?

Salt is good, but, if the salt should lose its saltiness, what will you use to season it? You must have salt in yourselves, and live at peace with one another."

Let your conversation always be kindly, and seasoned, as it were, with salt; that you may know in each case what answer you ought to give.