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John 7:24
[Bible Verses]Spoken by Jesus during the Feast of Tabernacles to Jews who objected to his healing on the Sabbath, this verse calls on its hearers not to judge by outward appearance but by a righteous standard. It is frequently cited alongside the command "Judge not" in discussions of judgment and discernment.
Matthew 12:41
[Bible Verses]Matthew 12:41 records Jesus' warning to those who demanded a sign: the men of Nineveh, who repented at Jonah's preaching, will condemn "this generation" at the judgment. The verse is often cited as a call to repentance and as a revelation of who Jesus is.
Luke 6:46
[Bible Verses]A question Jesus posed at the close of the Sermon on the Plain to those who called him "Lord" yet did not do what he said. It is frequently cited in discussions of the relationship between confession and obedience, and between faith and works.
Luke 12:29–31
[Bible Verses]A saying of Jesus in which he tells his disciples not to be anxious about what they will eat and drink but to seek the kingdom of God. Together with its parallel in Matthew 6:33, it is frequently cited in discussions of anxiety, material possessions, and priorities in the life of faith.
Mark 13:32–33
[Bible Verses]In this passage Jesus says that only the Father knows "that day and that hour" of his return, and he urges his hearers to keep watch. It is often cited against date-setting eschatology, and the phrase "neither the Son" has long been a point of contention in Christological debate.
Mark 8:34–35
[Bible Verses]A passage in which Jesus tells the crowd and his disciples to deny themselves, take up their cross, and follow him. It is frequently cited as a key text on discipleship, the life of following Jesus. Interpreters differ on the meaning of self-denial and on its relationship to salvation.
Matthew 23:4
[Bible Verses]A verse in which Jesus criticizes the scribes and Pharisees for laying heavy burdens on others while refusing to lift a finger themselves. It is frequently cited as a warning against legalism and against inconsistency between the words and deeds of religious leaders.
Luke 11:5–13
[Bible Verses]A passage in which Jesus, after teaching the Lord's Prayer, instructs his disciples on prayer through the parable of the friend who comes at midnight to borrow bread and through the words "Ask, seek, knock." It is frequently cited in support of persistent prayer and concludes with the promise that God gives the Holy Spirit to those who ask him.
Matthew 11:29–30
[Bible Verses]In this passage Jesus invites his hearers to take his yoke upon them and learn of him, promising that they will find rest. Together with the preceding verse, "Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden," it is widely quoted as a passage of comfort and invitation. A recurring question is how the "easy yoke" fits with the weight of discipleship.
Mark 11:22–25
[Bible Verses]In this passage Jesus, standing before the withered fig tree, teaches his disciples about faith in God, prayer without doubting, and the forgiveness required of those who pray. The words "believe that ye receive them" are often cited in discussions of confidence in prayer, and views differ over how the passage should be interpreted with respect to the "word of faith."
Matthew 21:21–22
[Bible Verses]A passage in which Jesus, responding to disciples astonished that the fig tree had withered, speaks of the power of undoubting faith and of prayer. It is frequently cited as a basis for answered prayer, and interpreters differ over whether "whatsoever" should be understood as an unconditional promise.
Matthew 22:30
[Bible Verses]In this verse Jesus answers a question from the Sadducees, who did not believe in the resurrection, by saying that "in the resurrection" people neither marry nor are given in marriage but are as the angels in heaven. It is frequently cited in discussions of life after the resurrection, marital relationships in heaven, and the nature of angels.
Mark 7:18–19
[Bible Verses]In this passage Jesus explains to his disciples that food entering a person from outside cannot defile that person. Its closing clause, often rendered "declaring all foods clean," is frequently debated because translations and interpretations differ over whether it abolishes the Old Testament food laws.
John 10:11–15
[Bible Verses]In this passage Jesus presents himself as the "good shepherd" who lays down his life for the sheep, in contrast to the hireling who flees in the face of danger. It is frequently cited in discussions of the meaning of the crucifixion, the debate over the extent of the atonement, and the proper conduct of pastors.
Parable of the Unjust Steward
[Bible]A parable of Jesus recorded in Luke 16:1-13. A steward facing dismissal reduces the debts owed to his master in order to provide for his own future, and the master commends his shrewdness. The parable teaches about the right attitude toward wealth.
Parable of the Unjust Judge
[Bible]A parable of Jesus recorded in Luke 18:1–8. Even an unjust judge grants the plea of a persistent widow, and God will all the more avenge his elect. The parable teaches that believers ought always to pray and not lose heart.
Parable of the Unforgiving Servant
[Bible]A parable that Jesus tells in Matthew 18 in answer to Peter's question about forgiveness. A king forgives a servant a debt of ten thousand talents, but the servant refuses to forgive a fellow servant's debt of a hundred denarii and is punished. The parable teaches the relationship between the forgiveness received from God and the forgiveness extended to one's neighbor.
Light of the World
[Bible]An expression Jesus used of himself (John 8:12) and of his disciples (Matthew 5:14). It denotes one who reveals God's truth and salvation to a world in darkness.
Fishers of Men
[Bible]A phrase Jesus used when He called disciples who were fishermen on the shore of the Sea of Galilee. It likens the work of bringing people to God to catching fish and appears in Matthew 4:19 and Mark 1:17.
Matthew 17
[Bible]Matthew 17 records Jesus' transfiguration on a high mountain, the healing of a demon-possessed boy, the second prediction of his Passion, and his payment of the temple tax (the half shekel) at Capernaum.