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For everyone will be salted with fire, and every sacrifice will be seasoned with salt.
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Purified by Fire
Despite its difficulty, most commentators agree this verse is for believers. They explain that just as salt was used to purify and prepare sacrifices for God (Leviticus 2:13), the "fire" of trials, suffering, and self-denial purifies disciples. This process makes them holy and acceptable offerings to God, preserving them for eternal life.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Every one shall be salted with fire. PERHAPS NO PASSAGE IN THE New Testament has given more perplexity to commentators than this;…
19th Century
Anglican
Every one shall be salted with fire.—The verse presents considerable difficulties, both regarding the reading and the int…
This is admittedly one of the most difficult verses in Mark; it has over a dozen different interpretations. Of these, two commend themselves, both …
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16th Century
Protestant
Every man shall be salted with fire. I have connected these words of Mark with the passage in Matthew which we have just considered. I do …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
For every one shall be salted with fire That is every one of those that transgress the law of God, offend any that believe in …
It is repeatedly said of the wicked, Their worm dieth not, as well as, The fire is never quenched. Undoubtedly, remorse of consci…
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