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Sermon on the Mount34 quotes
Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you. — Jesus · 60So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets. — Jesus · 60But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. — Jesus · 60Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you. — Jesus · 60You hypocrite, first take the plank out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to remove the speck from your brother’s eye. — Jesus · 60After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen. — Jesus · 60All 34 quotes →Salvation24 quotes
For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life. — Jesus · 90For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved. — Apostle Paul · 56For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him. — Jesus · 90For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. — Apostle Paul · 56For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: and whosoever will lose his life for my sake shall find it. — Jesus · 60I am the bread of life: he that cometh to me shall never hunger; and he that believeth on me shall never thirst. — Jesus · 90All 24 quotes →Faith19 quotes
For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life. — Jesus · 90Be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life. — Revelation 2:10 · 96If you can believe, all things are possible to him who believes. — Jesus · 60For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God. — Ephesians 2:8 · 62For we walk by faith, not by sight. — Apostle Paul · 56If you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, "Move from here to there," and it will move. — Jesus · 60All 19 quotes →Jesus15 quotes
For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him. — Jesus · 90I am the bread of life: he that cometh to me shall never hunger; and he that believeth on me shall never thirst. — Jesus · 90I am the light of the world. He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life. — Jesus · 90The Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many. — Jesus · 60Before Abraham was born, I am. — Jesus · 90Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world. — John the Baptist · 90All 15 quotes →End times10 quotes
Watch therefore, for ye know neither the day nor the hour wherein the Son of man cometh. — Jesus · 60And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away. — Revelation 21:4 · 96But of that day and hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels of heaven, but my Father only. — Jesus · 60And I saw a new heaven and a new earth. — Revelation 21:1 · 96For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: and there shall be famines, and pestilences, and earthquakes, in divers places. All these are the beginning of sorrows. Then shall they deliver you up to be afflicted, and shall kill you: and ye shall be hated of all nations for my name's sake. And then shall many be offended, and shall betray one another, and shall hate one another. And many false prophets shall rise, and shall deceive many. And because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold. — Jesus · 60Behold, I make all things new. — God · 96All 10 quotes →Sin10 quotes
If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. — 1st John 1:8 · 95For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. — Apostle Paul · 56Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand! — John the Baptist · 60For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God. — Apostle Paul · 56Let him who is without sin among you be the first to throw a stone at her. — Jesus · 90Where sin abounded, grace did much more abound. — Apostle Paul · 56All 10 quotes →Beatitudes9 quotes
Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy. — Jesus · 60Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God. — Jesus · 60Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. — Jesus · 60Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, For theirs is the kingdom of heaven. — Jesus · 60Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God. — Jesus · 60Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted. — Jesus · 60All 9 quotes →Loving others9 quotes
Owe no man any thing, but to love one another. — Apostle Paul · 56By love serve one another. — Apostle Paul · 50No one is to seek his own advantage, but rather that of his neighbor. — Apostle Paul · 55Beloved, let us love one another. — 1st John 4:7 · 95This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you. — Jesus · 90If a man say, I love God, and hateth his brother, he is a liar: for he that loveth not his brother whom he hath seen, how can he love God whom he hath not seen? — 1st John 4:20 · 95All 9 quotes →Evangelism8 quotes
Men of Athens, I perceive that in all things you are very religious; or as I was passing through and considering the objects of your worship, I even found an altar with this inscription: TO THE UNKNOWN GOD. Therefore, the One whom you worship without knowing, Him I proclaim to you. — Apostle Paul · 62No man, when he hath lighted a candle, putteth it in a secret place, neither under a bushel, but on a candlestick, that they which come in may see the light. — Jesus · 61Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. Amen. — Jesus · 60The harvest truly is plenteous, but the labourers are few. — Jesus · 60But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth. — Jesus · 62Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men. — Jesus · 60All 8 quotes →God8 quotes
Men of Athens, I perceive that in all things you are very religious; or as I was passing through and considering the objects of your worship, I even found an altar with this inscription: TO THE UNKNOWN GOD. Therefore, the One whom you worship without knowing, Him I proclaim to you. — Apostle Paul · 62God is light, and in him is no darkness at all. — 1st John 1:5 · 90I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end, the first and the last. — God · 90For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature—have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that people are without excuse. — Apostle Paul · 56God is love. — 1st John 4:8 · 95I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the ending, saith the Lord, which is, and which was, and which is to come, the Almighty. — God · 96All 8 quotes →Nature of God8 quotes
God is light, and in him is no darkness at all. — 1st John 1:5 · 90I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end, the first and the last. — God · 90For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature—have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that people are without excuse. — Apostle Paul · 56God is love. — 1st John 4:8 · 95I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the ending, saith the Lord, which is, and which was, and which is to come, the Almighty. — God · 96O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! how unsearchable are his judgments, and his ways past finding out! — Apostle Paul · 56All 8 quotes →Nature of Jesus8 quotes
I am the bread of life: he that cometh to me shall never hunger; and he that believeth on me shall never thirst. — Jesus · 90I am the light of the world. He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life. — Jesus · 90Before Abraham was born, I am. — Jesus · 90Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever. — Hebrews 13:8 · 69I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. — Jesus · 90I am not of this world. — Jesus · 90All 8 quotes →Love7 quotes
Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails. — Apostle Paul · 55If I have all faith so as to remove mountains, but do not have love, I am nothing. And if I give away all my possessions to charity, and if I surrender my body so that I may glory, but do not have love, it does me no good. — Apostle Paul · 55Beloved, let us love one another. — 1st John 4:7 · 95This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you. — Jesus · 90A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another. — Jesus · 90Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. — Jesus · 90All 7 quotes →Prayer7 quotes
Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you. — Jesus · 60After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen. — Jesus · 60And whatever you ask in prayer, you will receive, if you have faith. — Jesus · 60But even now I know that whatever You ask of God, God will give You. — Jesus · 90Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. — Apostle Paul · 62Therefore I say to you, whatever things you ask when you pray, believe that you receive them, and you will have them. — Jesus · 60All 7 quotes →Repentance7 quotes
It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick. I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners. — Jesus · 60There will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine just persons who need no repentance. — Jesus · 61Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand! — John the Baptist · 60Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God. — Jesus · 90If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. — 1st John 1:9 · 95Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. — Jesus · 60All 7 quotes →Forgiveness6 quotes
For this my son was dead, and is alive again; he was lost, and is found. — Luke 15:24 · 61Then Peter came to Him and said, "Lord, how often shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? Up to seven times?" Jesus said to him, "I do not say to you, up to seven times, but up to seventy times seven." — Jesus · 60Where sin abounded, grace did much more abound. — Apostle Paul · 56Neither do I condemn thee: go and sin no more. — Jesus · 90God be merciful to me a sinner. — Luke 18:13 · 61For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. — Jesus · 60Forgiveness of sins6 quotes
But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. — Apostle Paul · 56Thy sins be forgiven thee. — Jesus · 60Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world. — John the Baptist · 90If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. — 1st John 1:9 · 95For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. — Jesus · 60Therefore as by the offence of one judgment came upon all men to condemnation; even so by the righteousness of one the free gift came upon all men unto justification of life. For as by one man's disobedience many were made sinners, so by the obedience of one shall many be made righteous. — Apostle Paul · 56Kingdom of God6 quotes
It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God. — Jesus · 60The kingdom of God is within you. — Jesus · 61But Jesus said, "Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of heaven." — Jesus · 60The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed, which a man took and planted in his field. Though it is the smallest of all seeds, yet when it grows, it is the largest of garden plants and becomes a tree, so that the birds come and perch in its branches. — Jesus · 60Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God. — Jesus · 90It is through many tribulations that we must enter the kingdom of God. — Acts 14:22 · 62Worry6 quotes
Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow: they neither toil nor spin; and yet I say to you that even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. — Jesus · 60Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own. — Jesus · 60Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. — Apostle Paul · 62So do not worry, saying, "What shall we eat?" or "What shall we drink?" or "What shall we wear?" — Jesus · 60Therefore I say to you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink; nor about your body, what you will put on. Is not life more than food and the body more than clothing? Look at the birds of the air, for they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they? — Jesus · 60Can any one of you by worrying add a single hour to your life? — Jesus · 60Death5 quotes
He gave up the ghost. — Luke 23:46 · 61O death, where is thy sting?
O grave, where is thy victory? — Apostle Paul · 55What a wretched man I am! Who will rescue me from this body that is subject to death? — Apostle Paul · 56Just as sin entered the world through one man, and death through sin, and in this way death came to all people, because all sinned. — Apostle Paul · 56Behold a pale horse: and his name that sat on him was Death, and Hell followed with him. — Revelation 6:8 · 90Humility5 quotes
But many that are first shall be last; and the last shall be first. — Jesus · 60Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth. — Jesus · 60For whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted. — Luke 14:11 · 61Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up. — James 4:10 · 49Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves. — Apostle Paul · 62Jesus's birth5 quotes
And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered. And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn. — Luke 2:6, 7 · 61And the angel said unto her, "Fear not, Mary: for thou hast found favour with God. And, behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call his name Jesus. He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the Highest." — Gabriel · 61And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed. — Luke 2:1 · 61Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem, saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? For we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him. — Matthew 2:1-2 · 60They saw the young child with Mary his mother, and fell down, and worshipped him: and when they had opened their treasures, they presented unto him gifts; gold, and frankincense, and myrrh. And being warned of God in a dream that they should not return to Herod, they departed into their own country another way. — Matthew 2:11-12 · 60Jesus's resurrection5 quotes
Why seek ye the living among the dead? — Jesus · 61Except I shall see in his hands the print of the nails, and put my finger into the print of the nails, and thrust my hand into his side, I will not believe. — Thomas · 90For this thing was not done in a corner. — Apostle Paul · 62Trembling and bewildered, the women went out and fled from the tomb. They said nothing to anyone, because they were afraid. — Mark 16:8 · 60He is risen. — Angel · 60Judging others5 quotes
You hypocrite, first take the plank out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to remove the speck from your brother’s eye. — Jesus · 60Mercy triumphs over judgment. — James 2:13 · 49Judge not, that ye be not judged. — Jesus · 60Let him who is without sin among you be the first to throw a stone at her. — Jesus · 90Judge not according to the appearance. — Jesus · 90Marriage5 quotes
Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it. — Ephesians 5:25 · 62Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as it is fit in the Lord. Husbands, love your wives, and be not bitter against them. — Colossians 3:18-19 · 62Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as unto the Lord. For the husband is the head of the wife, even as Christ is the head of the church: and he is the saviour of the body. — Ephesians 5:22-23 · 62Let each one of you love his wife as himself, and let the wife see that she respects her husband. — Ephesians 5:33 · 62What therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder. — Jesus · 60Original sin5 quotes
For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God. — Apostle Paul · 56Just as sin entered the world through one man, and death through sin, and in this way death came to all people, because all sinned. — Apostle Paul · 56The whole world lieth in wickedness. — 1st John 5:19 · 95Ye are fallen from grace. — Apostle Paul · 50Therefore as by the offence of one judgment came upon all men to condemnation; even so by the righteousness of one the free gift came upon all men unto justification of life. For as by one man's disobedience many were made sinners, so by the obedience of one shall many be made righteous. — Apostle Paul · 56The Crucifixion5 quotes
Father, into thy hands I commend my spirit. — Jesus · 61The Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many. — Jesus · 60Verily I say unto thee, To day shalt thou be with me in paradise. — Jesus · 61My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? — Jesus · 60It is finished. — Jesus · 90The devil5 quotes
Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour. — 1st Peter 5:8 · 65And the devil said unto him, If thou be the Son of God, command this stone that it be made bread. And Jesus answered him, saying, It is written, That man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word of God. — The Devil · 61He is a liar, and the father of it. — Jesus · 90Get thee behind me, Satan. — Jesus · 60Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. — Ephesians 6:11 · 62The human condition5 quotes
He maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust. — Jesus · 60For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. — 1st Timothy 6:7 · 64For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God. — Apostle Paul · 56What a wretched man I am! Who will rescue me from this body that is subject to death? — Apostle Paul · 56Ye are fallen from grace. — Apostle Paul · 50Eternal life4 quotes
For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life. — Jesus · 90For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. — Apostle Paul · 56O death, where is thy sting?
O grave, where is thy victory? — Apostle Paul · 55And this is eternal life, that they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom You have sent. — Jesus · 90