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He who steadily observes the moral precepts in which all religions concur, will never be questioned at the gates of heaven as to the dogmas in which they all differ.
Thomas Jefferson1743–1826Letter to William Canby (18 September 1813)
- Morality
Ignorance of the Scriptures is ignorance of Christ.
Jerome345–420Commentary on Isaiah, Prologue
- Christianity
- Knowledge
It is no fault of Christianity that a hypocrite falls into sin.
Jerome345–420Letters, Letter 125
- Christianity
The sabbath was made for man, and not man for the sabbath.
Jesus7 BC–AD 30The Gospel of Mark (1611), Mark 2:27 (KJV)In context
And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent.
Jesus7 BC–AD 30The Gospel of John (1611), Gospel of John 17:3 (KJV)In context
- Christianity
- God
A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another. By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another.
Jesus7 BC–AD 30The Gospel of John (1611), Gospel of John, 13:34–35 KJVIn context
- Christianity
- Love
Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Jesus7 BC–AD 30The Gospel of Matthew (1611), Matthew 5:3 (NIV)In context
- Christianity
If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.
Jesus7 BC–AD 30The Gospel of Matthew (1611), Matthew 16:24 (KJV)In context
- Christianity
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
Jesus7 BC–AD 30The Gospel of John (1611), John 3:16 (KJV)In context
For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?
Jesus7 BC–AD 30The Gospel of Mark (1611), Mark 8:36 (KJV)In context
- Christianity
- Wisdom
Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.
Jesus7 BC–AD 30The Sermon on the Mount
- Virtue
Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.
Jesus7 BC–AD 30The Sermon on the Mount
- War & Peace
Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted?
Jesus7 BC–AD 30The Sermon on the Mount
- Character
Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid.
Jesus7 BC–AD 30The Sermon on the Mount
- Inspiration
But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.
Jesus7 BC–AD 30The Sermon on the Mount
- Forgiveness