Jesus Christ
First-century Jewish teacher, healer, and itinerant rabbi from Galilee whose teachings — recorded in the four canonical Gospels and a handful of non-canonical sources — became the founding texts of Christianity, the largest religious movement in human history. Born around 4 BCE in the Roman client kingdom of Judea, executed by crucifixion in Jerusalem under the prefect Pontius Pilate around 30-33 CE, Jesus's three-year teaching ministry centered on the in-breaking 'kingdom of God' — a present and coming reality marked by mercy for the broken, reversal of social hierarchies, radical love (including love of enemies), forgiveness, and direct, intimate relationship with God as 'Abba' (Father). The Sermon on the Mount, the parables (the Prodigal Son, the Good Samaritan, the Mustard Seed), and the cross-and-resurrection narrative form the core of his recorded teaching. Beyond Christianity, Jesus is venerated as a major prophet in Islam, a wisdom teacher across virtually every contemplative tradition, and the most-quoted figure in the history of human language.
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Quotes by Jesus Christ
129 quotes“No one can serve two masters.”
“You cannot serve God and Mammon.”
“Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.”
“Love your neighbor as yourself.”
“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”
“Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.”
“Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.”
“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.”
“Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy.”
“Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.”
“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.”
“You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden.”
“Let your light so shine before others, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.”
“You have heard that it was said, 'An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.' But I say to you, do not resist an evil person.”
“If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also.”
“Give to one who asks of you, and do not turn away from one who wishes to borrow from you.”
“You have heard that it was said, 'Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.' But I say to you, love your enemies.”
“For if you love those who love you, what reward do you have?”
“The kingdom of heaven is within you.”
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