Seasoned with salt (αλατ ηρτυμενος). The same verb αρτυω (old verb from αιρω, to fit, to arrange) about salt in Mr 9:50;[Reference…

Let your speech. Your conversation. In the previous verse the apostle had given a general direction that our conduct towards those who are…

Seasoned with salt. It seems impossible not to trace here a reference to our Lord's words in Mark 9:50, Salt is good: but if t…

Like his Lord and also like James the brother of the Lord, Paul knew how important the way Christians speak is (cf. Matthew 12:36; [Refe…

Your speech. He requires graciousness of speech, that may attract hearers by its benefit, for he does not merely condemn communications th…

Let your speech be always with grace
"In grace, or concerning grace": let grace be the subject matter of your speech…

No duties can be performed correctly unless we persevere in fervent prayer, and watch in prayer with thanksgiving.

Previously, Paul gave specific teachings for each group of people; here he gives instructions for everyone. First, he shows what their relationship…