Mark 9:50

The Passion Translation

Salt is excellent for seasoning. But if salt becomes tasteless, how can its flavor ever be restored? Your lives, like salt, are to season and preserve. So don’t lose your flavor, and preserve the peace in your union with one another.”

Cross References

Psalm 133:1

How truly wonderful and delightful it is to see brothers and sisters living together in sweet unity!

Psalm 34:14

Keep turning your back on every sin, and make “peace” your life motto. Practice being at peace with everyone.

Ezekiel 43:24

You must present them before me, and the Zadokite priests will sprinkle salt on them and offer them as burnt offerings to me.

Matthew 5:13

“Your lives are like salt among the people. But if you, like salt, become bland, how can your ‘saltiness’ be restored? Flavorless salt is good for nothing and will be thrown out and trampled on by others.

Mark 9:34

No one said a word, because they had been arguing about which one of them was the greatest.

Mark 9:49

“Everyone will pass through the fire and every sacrifice will be seasoned with salt.

Romans 12:18

Do your best to live as everybody’s friend.

2 Corinthians 13:11

Finally, beloved friends, be cheerful! Repair whatever is broken among you, as your hearts are being knit together in perfect unity. Live continually in peace, and God, the source of love and peace, will mingle with you.

Galatians 5:22

But the fruit produced by the Holy Spirit within you is divine love in all its varied expressions: joy that overflows, peace that subdues, patience that endures, kindness in action, a life full of virtue, faith that prevails, gentleness of heart, and strength of spirit. Never set the law above these qualities, for they are meant to be limitless.

Ephesians 4:29

And never let ugly or hateful words come from your mouth, but instead let your words become beautiful gifts that encourage others; do this by speaking words of grace to help them.

Philippians 1:27

Whatever happens, keep living your lives based on the reality of the gospel of Christ. Then when I come to see you, or hear good reports of you, I’ll know that you stand united in one Spirit and one passion—celebrating together as conquerors in the faith of the gospel.

Colossians 3:12

You are always and dearly loved by God! So robe yourself with virtues of God, since you have been divinely chosen to be holy. Be merciful as you endeavor to understand others, and be compassionate, showing kindness toward all. Be gentle and humble, unoffendable in your patience with others.

Colossians 4:6

Let every word you speak be drenched with grace and tempered with truth and clarity. For then you will be prepared to give a respectful answer to anyone who asks about your faith.

1 Thessalonians 5:13

They value you with great love. Because of their service to you, let peace reign among yourselves.

2 Timothy 2:22

Run as fast as you can from all the ambitions and lusts of youth; and chase after all that is pure. Whatever builds up your faith and deepens your love must become your holy pursuit. And live in peace with all those who worship our Lord Jesus with pure hearts.

Hebrews 12:14

In every relationship be swift to choose peace over competition, and run swiftly toward holiness, for those who are not holy will not see the Lord.

James 1:20

for human anger is never a legitimate tool to promote God’s righteous purpose.

1 Peter 3:8

Now, this is the goal: to live in harmony with one another and demonstrate affectionate love, sympathy, and kindness toward other believers. Let humility describe who you are as you dearly love one another.