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God and man7 quotes
If cows and horses or lions had hands, or could draw with their hands and make things as men can, horses would have drawn horse-like gods, cows cow-like gods, and each species would have made the gods' bodies just like their own. — XenophanesFor in him we live, and move, and have our being; as certain also of your own poets have said, For we are also his offspring. — Apostle Paul · 62We are the children of God. — Apostle Paul · 56The gods did not intimate all things to men straight away, but in time, through seeking, their discoveries improve. — XenophanesThe God who made the world and everything in it, being Lord of heaven and earth, does not live in temples made by man, nor is he served by human hands, as though he needed anything, since he himself gives to all mankind life and breath and everything. — Apostle Paul · 62Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men; and the weakness of God is stronger than men. — Apostle Paul · 55All 7 quotes →Salvation7 quotes
For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved. — Apostle Paul · 56For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. — Apostle Paul · 56What a wretched man I am! Who will rescue me from this body that is subject to death? — Apostle Paul · 56But now Christ is risen from the dead, and has become the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep. For since by man came death, by Man also came the resurrection of the dead. For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ all shall be made alive. — Apostle Paul · 55Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house. — Apostle Paul · 62Work out your own salvation with fear and trembling. — Apostle Paul · 62All 7 quotes →Sin6 quotes
For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. — Apostle Paul · 56For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God. — Apostle Paul · 56Where sin abounded, grace did much more abound. — 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 · 56Where there is no law there is no transgression. — Apostle Paul · 56For I do not do the good I want to do, but the evil I do not want to do—this I keep on doing. — Apostle Paul · 56Human nature5 quotes
If one were to order all mankind to choose the best set of rules in the world, each group would, after due consideration, choose its own customs; each group regards its own as being by far the best. — Herodotus · 430 BCFor 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 · 56For I do not do the good I want to do, but the evil I do not want to do—this I keep on doing. — Apostle Paul · 56Unlike divine nature, human nature lacks sound judgments. — HeraclitusNature of God5 quotes
If cows and horses or lions had hands, or could draw with their hands and make things as men can, horses would have drawn horse-like gods, cows cow-like gods, and each species would have made the gods' bodies just like their own. — XenophanesFor 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 · 56O 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 · 56The God who made the world and everything in it, being Lord of heaven and earth, does not live in temples made by man, nor is he served by human hands, as though he needed anything, since he himself gives to all mankind life and breath and everything. — Apostle Paul · 62Unlike divine nature, human nature lacks sound judgments. — HeraclitusThe human condition5 quotes
Between us and excellence, the gods have placed the sweat of our brows. — Hesiod · 700 BCMan, like a light in the night, is kindled and put out. — Heraclitus · 480 BCFor 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 · 50Death4 quotes
O 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 · 56As men, we are all equal in the presence of death. — Publilius Syrus · 43 BCGod4 quotes
If cows and horses or lions had hands, or could draw with their hands and make things as men can, horses would have drawn horse-like gods, cows cow-like gods, and each species would have made the gods' bodies just like their own. — XenophanesMen 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 · 62For 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 · 56O 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 · 56Legal theory4 quotes
The judge is condemned when the guilty party is acquitted. — Publilius Syrus · 43 BCNo one should be judge in his own case. — Publilius Syrus · 43 BCPardon one offense, and you encourage the commission of many. — Publilius Syrus · 43 BCWhere there is no law there is no transgression. — Apostle Paul · 56Love4 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 · 55Love, who is most beautiful among the immortal gods, the melter of limbs, overwhelms in their hearts the intelligence and wise counsel of all gods and all men. — Hesiod · 700 BCAnd now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love. — Apostle Paul · 55Loving others4 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 · 55Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves. — Apostle Paul · 62Original sin4 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 · 56Ye 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 · 56Wisdom4 quotes
Know thyself. — ThalesMuch learning does not teach understanding. — HeraclitusTime is the wisest of all things that are; for it brings everything to light. — ThalesBecause the foolishness of God is wiser than men; and the weakness of God is stronger than men. — Apostle Paul · 55Faith3 quotes
For we walk by faith, not by sight. — Apostle Paul · 56The just shall live by faith. — Apostle Paul · 56Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house. — Apostle Paul · 62Moral theory3 quotes
What I say is that "just" or "right" means nothing but what is to the interest of the stronger party. — Thrasymachus · 375 BCNecessity knows no law except to prevail. — Publilius Syrus · 43 BCPardon one offense, and you encourage the commission of many. — Publilius Syrus · 43 BCWar3 quotes
If the Persians hide the sun, the battle will be in shade rather than sunlight. — Herodotus · 430 BCNo one is stupid enough to prefer war to peace; in peace sons bury their fathers and in war fathers bury their sons. However, I suppose the god must have wanted this to happen. — Herodotus · 430 BCWar is father of all and king of all. Some he reveals as gods, other as men; some he makes slaves, other free. — HeraclitusAdversity2 quotes
It would not be better if things happened to men just as they wish. — HeraclitusAnyone can hold the helm when the sea is calm. — Publilius Syrus · 43 BCChange2 quotes
One cannot step twice into the same river, for the waters are continually flowing on. — HeraclitusEverything flows and nothing stays. — Heraclitus · 348 BCCharacter2 quotes
Between us and excellence, the gods have placed the sweat of our brows. — Hesiod · 700 BCA man's character is his fate. — HeraclitusEternal life2 quotes
For 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 · 55Forgiveness2 quotes
If thy brother wrongs thee, remember not so much his wrong-doing, but more than ever that he is thy brother. — Epictetus · 135Where sin abounded, grace did much more abound. — Apostle Paul · 56Forgiveness of sins2 quotes
But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. — Apostle Paul · 56Therefore 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 · 56Generosity2 quotes
You must help the weak and remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that He Himself said, "It is more blessed to give than to receive." — Apostle Paul · 62God loveth a cheerful giver. — Apostle Paul · 56Giving2 quotes
You must help the weak and remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that He Himself said, "It is more blessed to give than to receive." — Apostle Paul · 62God loveth a cheerful giver. — Apostle Paul · 56Grace2 quotes
Where sin abounded, grace did much more abound. — Apostle Paul · 56My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. — Apostle Paul · 56Jesus's death2 quotes
But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. — Apostle Paul · 56Therefore 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 · 56Learning2 quotes
For it is impossible for any one to begin to learn what he thinks that he already knows. — Epictetus · 108What is the first business of one who practices philosophy? To get rid of self-conceit. For it is impossible for anyone to begin to learn that which he thinks he already knows. — Epictetus · 108Prayer2 quotes
Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. — Apostle Paul · 62Pray without ceasing. — Apostle Paul · 51Self-knowledge2 quotes
Know thyself. — ThalesEveryone has the potential for self-knowledge and sound thinking. — HeraclitusSelflessness2 quotes
No one is to seek his own advantage, but rather that of his neighbor. — Apostle Paul · 55Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves. — Apostle Paul · 62