Who are referred to as the salt of the earth by Jesus in His teaching on the Mount?

A.

His disciples

B.

Those who are meek

C.

The Scribes

D.

Those who are condemned for his sake

Correct answer is A

“You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled underfoot. –Matthew 5:13-14

From the above bible passage, Jesus was referring to his disciples