Bible Quotes from Matthew

So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets.

And know that I am with you always; yes, to the end of time.

Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.

But many who are first will be last, and many who are last will be first.

The Parable of the Two Sons

What do you think? There was a man who had two sons. He went to the first and said, "Son, go and work today in the vineyard."
"I will not," he answered, but later he changed his mind and went. Then the father went to the other son and said the same thing. He answered, "I will, sir," but he did not go. Which of the two did what his father wanted? "The first," they answered. Jesus said to them, Truly I tell you, the tax collectors and the prostitutes are entering the kingdom of God ahead of you. For John came to you to show you the way of righteousness, and you did not believe him, but the tax collectors and the prostitutes did. And even after you saw this, you did not repent and believe him.

Jesus looked at them and said, "With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible."

Not so with you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first must be your slave.

"Put your sword back in its place," Jesus said to him, "for all who draw the sword will die by the sword."

But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.

When they saw the star, they were overjoyed. On coming to the house, they saw the child with his mother Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped him. Then they opened their treasures and presented him with gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh.

And Jesus went into the temple of God, and cast out all them that sold and bought in the temple, and overthrew the tables of the moneychangers, and the seats of them that sold doves, and said unto them, It is written, "My house shall be called the house of prayer"; but ye have made it a den of thieves.

Then he returned to the disciples and said to them, "Are you still sleeping and resting? Look, the hour has come, and the Son of Man is delivered into the hands of sinners. Rise! Let us go! Here comes my betrayer!" While he was still speaking, Judas, one of the Twelve, arrived. With him was a large crowd armed with swords and clubs, sent from the chief priests and the elders of the people. Now the betrayer had arranged a signal with them: "The one I kiss is the man; arrest him."

Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.

You must be the change you want to see in the world.

God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in them.

The Lord is my light and my salvation - whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life - of whom shall I be afraid?

All his laws are before me; I have not turned away from his decrees.

God never made no difference between black, white, blue, pink or green. People is people, y'know. That's the message we try to spread.

Our God is a God who saves; from the Sovereign Lord comes escape from death.

And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.

Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.

"Does that mean," asked Mack, "that all roads will lead to you?"
"Not at all," smiled Jesus, "Most roads don't lead anywhere. What it does mean is that I will travel any road to find you."

The number of "followers" you have does not make you better than anyone else. Hitler had millions, Jesus had 12.

"Jesus?", he whispered as his voice choked.
"I feel so lost." A hand reached out and squeezed his, and didn't let go.
"I know, Mack. But it's not true. I am with you and I'm not lost. I'm sorry it feels that way, but hear me clearly. You are not lost."

When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, "I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life."

Live your life as though your every act were to become a universal law.

In civilized life, law floats in a sea of ethics.

Who is wise? Let him understand these things. Who is prudent? Let him know them.

Many good sayings are to be found in holy books, but merely reading them will not make one religious.

A true hero isn't measured by the size of his strength, but by the strength of his heart.

It is only with the heart that one can see rightly;
what is essential is invisible to the eye.

If you have no reason to stay, that is exactly the best to go.

Me? I'm dishonest, and a dishonest man you can always trust to be dishonest... honestly!

Sometimes the right path is not the easiest one.

Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time.

Surely it was a good way to die, in the place of someone else, someone I loved.

Time after time after time I do all this shit for other people, and then I wake up and I'm empty. I have nothing.

Peace is not absence of conflict, it is the ability to handle conflict by peaceful means.

Fighting for peace is like screwing for virginity.

Mankind invented the atomic bomb, but no mouse would ever construct a mousetrap.

I do not know how the Third World War will be fought, but I can tell you what they will use in the Fourth - rocks!

May your sword be sharp and your tongue sharper.

Your father's lightsaber. This is the weapon of a Jedi Knight. Not as random or as clumsy as a blaster; an elegant weapon for a more civilized age.

We cannot pray and remain the same.

Take your troubles to the church, get down on your knees and pray!

And all from Sheba will come, bearing gold and incense and proclaiming the praise of the Lord.

May the kings of Tarshish and of distant shores bring tribute to him. May the kings of Sheba and Seba present him gifts. May all kings bow down to him and all nations serve him.

Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord! Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!

The next day the great crowd that had come for the festival heard that Jesus was on his way to Jerusalem. They took palm branches and went out to meet him, shouting, "Hosanna!", "Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!", "Blessed is the king of Israel!"

And sent his servant at supper time to say to them that were bidden, Come; for all things are now ready.