Tuesday, August 15, 2023

The teachings of Jesus

The King James Version of the New Testament contains a substantial number of statements attributed to Jesus. Here are a few notable ones:

1. "Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven." (Matthew 5:3)
2. "Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted." (Matthew 5:4)
3. "Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth." (Matthew 5:5)
4. "Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled." (Matthew 5:6)
5. "Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy." (Matthew 5:7)
6. "Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God." (Matthew 5:8)
7. "Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God." (Matthew 5:9)
8. "Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven." (Matthew 5:10)
9. "Ye are the light of the world." (Matthew 5:14)
10. "Ye have heard that it was said of old... but I say unto you..." (Matthew 5:21-22, and others)
11. "Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you." (Matthew 5:44)
12. "Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself." (Matthew 22:39)
13. "Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest." (Matthew 11:28)
14. "For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them." (Matthew 18:20)
15. "I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me." (John 14:6)
16. "Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends." (John 15:13)

These are just a selection of statements attributed to Jesus in the King James New Testament. There are many more teachings, parables, and interactions with his disciples and others throughout the text.

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