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“Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in paradise.”
“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.”
“In him was life, and the life was the light of men.”
“The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.”
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.”
“The wind blows where it wishes, and you hear its sound, but you do not know where it comes from or where it goes.”
“So it is with everyone who is born of the Spirit.”
“God is spirit, and those who worship him must worship in spirit and truth.”
“I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me shall not hunger.”
“I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.”
“You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”
“The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly.”
“I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.”
“My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me.”
“I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live.”
“A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another.”
“By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.”
“Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me.”
“In my Father's house are many rooms.”
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