Throughout history, the words of Jesus have inspired and challenged people of all walks of life. We have compiled a list of 50 of the most well-known and impactful quotes by Jesus, drawn from the four Gospels of the New Testament (and one from Revelation). Whether you are a devout Christian or simply seeking wisdom and guidance, we hope that these quotes by Jesus will speak to you and offer you comfort, hope, and inspiration.
Jesus’ “I AM” Statements
John 6:35
I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me shall not hunger, and whoever believes in me shall never thirst.
John 8:12
I am the light of the world; he who follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.
John 10:9
I am the door; if anyone enters by me, he will be saved and will go in and out and find pasture.
John 10:11
I am the good shepherd; the good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.
John 11:25
I am the resurrection and the life; he who believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live.
John 14:6
I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father, but by me.
John 15:5
I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing.
Revelation 22:13
I am the Alpha and the Omega, the first and the last, the beginning and the end.
The Beatitudes
Matthew 5:3
Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Matthew 5:4
Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.
Matthew 5:5
Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.
Matthew 5:6
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.
Matthew 5:7
Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy.
Matthew 5:8
Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.
Matthew 5:9
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.
Matthew 5:10
Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Teachings of Jesus
Matthew 5:16
Let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven.
Matthew 5:37
Let your yes be yes and your no be no.
Matthew 6:19-20
Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal, but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal.
Matthew 6:21
For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.
Matthew 6:24
No one can serve two masters, for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and money.
Matthew 6:25
Do not be anxious about your life, what you shall eat or what you shall drink, nor about your body, what you shall put on. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothing?
Matthew 6:33
But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.
Matthew 6:34
Do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.
Matthew 7:1
Do not judge, so that you may not be judged.
Matthew 7:12
In everything do to others as you would have them do to you; for this is the law and the prophets.
Matthew 10:28
Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather, be afraid of the One who can destroy both soul and body in hell.
Matthew 10:34
Do not think that I have come to bring peace to the earth. I have not come to bring peace, but a sword.
Matthew 11:29-30
Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.
Matthew 15:11
It is not what goes into the mouth that defiles a person, but what comes out of the mouth; this defiles a person.
Matthew 18:3
Truly, I say to you, unless you turn and become like children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.
Matthew 19:14
Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.
Matthew 19:24
It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God.
Matthew 19:26
With God, all things are possible.
Matthew 22:37
You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind.
Matthew 22:39
You shall love your neighbor as yourself.
Mark 1:15
The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent and believe in the gospel.
Mark 2:17
It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick. I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners.
Mark 8:34
Take up your cross and follow me.
Mark 8:35
For whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake and the gospel's will save it.
Mark 8:36
For what does it profit a man to gain the whole world and forfeit his soul?
Luke 6:27
Love your enemies, and pray for those who persecute you.
Luke 6:31
Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.
Luke 11:9
Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you.
Luke 12:49
I have come to set the earth on fire, and how I wish it were already blazing!
John 3:16
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life.
John 10:10
I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.
John 10:30
I and the Father are one.
John 14:15
If you love me, you will keep my commandments.
John 15:13
Greater love has no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.
