8 Famous Sayings of Jesus Here are popular quotes taken from Jesus’ teachings, prayers and parables September 25th, 2014 Maria Wolf
8 Famous Sayings of Jesus
8 Famous Sayings of Jesus Here are popular quotes taken from Jesus’ teachings, prayers and parables September 25th, 2014 Maria Wolf
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As a preacher, Jesus was powerful. He had a way of speaking that captivated the curious, infuriated the righteous and ennobled the weak.

Today, Jesus’ simple sayings drill to the heart of what it means to be a Christian. Here are 8 famous sayings of Jesus. His words—both then and now—are as timeless as ever.

  1. Do not let your left hand know what the right hand is doing
    Taken from Matthew 6:3, Jesus urges us to give to others without advertising our kindness.
  2. Do unto others as you would have them do unto you
    Appearing in the Gospels of Matthew 7:12 and Luke 6:31, Jesus invites you to treat others as you would like to be treated.
  3. Turn the other cheek
    This instruction, appearing in Matthew 5:39 and Luke 6:29, discourages us from seeking revenge.
  4. Judge not, lest you be judged
    In Matthew 7:1, Jesus urges us not to pass judgment on others.
  5. An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth
    Jesus quotes the ancient standard of Jewish justice in his Sermon on the Mount appearing in Matthew 5:38-39. He enjoins all of us to forsake seeking revenge on those who have hurt you.
  6. Love your neighbor as yourself
    Jesus urged his listeners to treat others with mercy, love and compassion—the standard for all interaction with others. This saying appears in Matthew 22:39 and Mark 12:31.
  7. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.
    This saying, appearing in Matthew 26:40-41 and Mark 14:37-38, describes the night before Jesus died. Although he encouraged his disciples to remain awake while he prayed, they couldn’t. Jesus encourages us to follow through on our promises to him, not just pay lip service to him.
  8. O ye of little faith!
    As Jesus walked on water, he urged Peter to come to him. Peter got out of the boat and walked on water until he realized what was happening. He became afraid and began to sink. Jesus advises us to have faith in him—always—even in the middle of the storms of life.

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Maria Wolf
Maria Wolf

Maria Wolf is a writer at American Bible Society and has more than 20 years of experience as a journalist. She is a classically trained soprano who uses her gift of music to minister to the congregations of St. Gertrude in West Conshohocken, Pa., and Mother of Divine Providence in King of Prussia, Pa.

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