Jesus, for example, said that his disciples were “the salt of the earth, ” referring to their preserving influence on others because of the life - giving message they bore.
Näiteks ütles Jeesus, et tema jüngrid on „maa sool ”, viidates siin sellele, et neil on teistele säilitav mõju, kuna nad kandsid edasi eluandvat sõnumit.