Matthew 25:40
"Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me."
Jesus teaches that caring for the vulnerable is caring for Him directly.
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Quotations
Explore the direct words of Jesus Christ
The Beatitudes
Foundation of Christ's Teaching
"Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven."
"Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted."
"Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth."
"Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled."
"Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy."
"Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God."
"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God."
"Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven."
— Matthew 5:3-10
Matthew 7:16
"By their fruits you will know them."
Discipleship is verified by tangible acts of mercy and justice.
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Matthew 5:9
"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God."
The Sermon on the Mount invites active peacemaking, not passive avoidance.
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Matthew 5:14-16
"You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden... let your light shine before others."
Jesus calls His followers to live visibly transformative lives.
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Matthew 19:14
"Let the little children come to me... for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these."
Christ elevates the value and dignity of children and youth.
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Matthew 5:7
"Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy."
Mercy is reciprocal—God expects the forgiven to extend forgiveness.
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Matthew 5:4
"Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted."
Jesus promises presence and comfort amid grief and loss.
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Luke 4:18
"The Spirit of the Lord is on me... He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind."
Jesus frames His ministry around liberation for the marginalized.
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Matthew 28:19-20
"Go and make disciples of all nations... teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you."
The Great Commission ties learning to living.
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Luke 10:9
"Heal the sick who are there and tell them, “The kingdom of God has come near to you.”"
The disciples tie tangible healing to spiritual hope.
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Matthew 5:6
"Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled."
Jesus links justice-seeking with God’s satisfaction.
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Matthew 9:37
"The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few."
Opportunity abounds, but laborers must step forward.
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