100 Jesus Quotes And Teachings On LOVE, LIVE & PEACE
Today, we’re diving into a topic that’s close to many hearts – the words of Jesus. His words have echoed through time, offering guidance, comfort, and inspiration to millions around the world.
In this post, we’re going to explore some of Jesus’ most famous quotes. We’ll look at his thoughts on love, life, and everything in between. Whether you’re looking for a little light in the dark, a reason to smile, or just some food for thought, you’re in the right place. Let’s get started!
Most Famous Jesus Quotes
“I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” – John 14:6
“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” – John 3:16
“Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me.” – John 14:1
“I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” – John 8:12
“Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” – Matthew 11:28
“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.” – Matthew 5:9
“I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die.” – John 11:25
“Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.” – Matthew 5:44
“Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me.” – John 14:1
“For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?” – Mark 8:36
Jesus Quotes About Love
“As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Now remain in my love.” – John 15:9
“A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another.” – John 13:34
“Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” – John 15:13
“But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.” – Matthew 5:44
“Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.” – Matthew 22:37
“By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” – John 13:35
“Just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another.” – John 13:34
“But love your enemies, do good to them, and lend to them without expecting to get anything back.” – Luke 6:35
“If you love me, keep my commands.” – John 14:15
“My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you.” – John 15:12
Inspirational Jesus Quotes
“In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” – John 16:33
“With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.” – Matthew 19:26
“The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.” – John 10:10
“Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you.” – Matthew 7:7
“I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.” – John 15:5
“Let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.” – Matthew 5:16
“Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me.” – Luke 9:23
“For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted.” – Luke 14:11
“Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes?” – Matthew 6:25
“If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer.” – Matthew 21:22
Jesus Quotes About Life
“I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.” – John 10:10
“He who loves his life will lose it, and he who hates his life in this world will keep it for eternal life.” – John 12:25
“I tell you the truth, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.” – Matthew 18:3
“For what does it profit a man to gain the whole world and forfeit his soul?” – Mark 8:36
“I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never go hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty.” – John 6:35
“The Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” – Mark 10:45
“Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it.” – Matthew 7:13
“Whoever tries to keep their life will lose it, and whoever loses their life will preserve it.” – Luke 17:33
“I tell you, now is the time of God’s favor, now is the day of salvation.” – 2 Corinthians 6:2 (attributed to Paul, reflecting Jesus’ teachings)
“Whoever lives and believes in me will never die.” – John 11:26
Funny Jesus Quotes (Jokes)
“Why was Jesus such a good carpenter? Because he was always in alignment with the Father’s plans!”
“Did you hear about the time Jesus went to the hockey game? He kept getting nailed to the boards!”
“Why did Jesus refuse to participate in the swimming race? He kept walking on the water!”
“How does Jesus make tea? Hebrews it!”
“What’s Jesus’ favorite exercise? Cross-fit!”
“Why did Jesus stop playing hockey? He kept getting nailed to the boards!”
“What kind of car would Jesus drive? A Christler!”
“Why did Jesus prefer fishing? Because he could always multiply his catch!”
“What’s Jesus’ favorite part of the computer? The keyboard, because it has ‘keys to the kingdom’!”
“Why didn’t Jesus play basketball? Because dribbling broke his concentration on walking on water!”
Thank You Jesus Quotes
“Thank you, Jesus, for your endless love and mercy.”
“I am grateful, Jesus, for your sacrifice and for giving me hope.”
“Thank you, Jesus, for the strength you give me in my weakest moments.”
“Jesus, I thank you for the peace and comfort you bring to my heart.”
“Thank you, Lord Jesus, for your guidance and light in the darkness.”
“For the blessings both seen and unseen, thank you, Jesus.”
“Jesus, I am thankful for your unwavering presence in my life.”
“Thank you, Jesus, for the gift of salvation and eternal life.”
“For your grace that is new every morning, thank you, Jesus.”
“Thank you, Jesus, for being my rock, my fortress, and my deliverer.”
Short Jesus Quotes On Faith
“Your faith has healed you.” – Mark 5:34
“Have faith in God.” – Mark 11:22
“O you of little faith, why did you doubt?” – Matthew 14:31
“According to your faith let it be done to you.” – Matthew 9:29
“If you have faith as small as a mustard seed…” – Matthew 17:20
“Your faith has saved you; go in peace.” – Luke 7:50
“He replied, ‘Because you have so little faith.'” – Matthew 17:20
“When Jesus saw their faith, he said, ‘Friend, your sins are forgiven.'” – Luke 5:20
“Stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong.” – 1 Corinthians 16:13 (Paul’s exhortation reflecting Jesus’ teachings)
“Everything is possible for one who believes.” – Mark 9:23
Jesus Quotes About Forgiveness
“Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” – Luke 23:34
“If your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault, between you and him alone.” – Matthew 18:15
“Then Peter came up and said to him, ‘Lord, how often will my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? As many as seven times?’ Jesus said to him, ‘I do not say to you seven times, but seventy times seven.'” – Matthew 18:21-22
“Therefore, if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother or sister has something against you, leave your gift there in front of the altar. First go and be reconciled to them; then come and offer your gift.” – Matthew 5:23-24
“For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.” – Matthew 6:14
“And when you stand praying, if you hold anything against anyone, forgive them, so that your Father in heaven may forgive you your sins.” – Mark 11:25
“Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.” – Ephesians 4:32 (Paul’s teaching reflecting Jesus’ message)
“But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins.” – Matthew 6:15
“Take heed to yourselves: If thy brother trespass against thee, rebuke him; and if he repent, forgive him.” – Luke 17:3
“Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love.” – 1 John 4:8 (John’s epistle reflecting Jesus’ teachings on forgiveness and love)
Good Morning Jesus Quotes
“This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.” – Psalm 118:24 (A psalm often associated with Jesus’ teachings)
“His compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.” – Lamentations 3:22-23 (Reflecting the mercies of God celebrated in Jesus’ teachings)
“The Lord is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear?” – Psalm 27:1 (Echoing the confidence found in Jesus’ assurance)
“Give us this day our daily bread.” – Matthew 6:11 (Part of the Lord’s Prayer taught by Jesus)
“Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in you.” – Psalm 143:8 (In line with Jesus’ message of trust in God)
“The Lord’s loving kindnesses indeed never cease, for His compassions never fail.” – Lamentations 3:22 (Reflective of Jesus’ teachings on God’s eternal love)
“I will sing of the Lord’s great love forever; with my mouth, I will make your faithfulness known through all generations.” – Psalm 89:1 (Celebrating the enduring love and faithfulness that Jesus proclaimed)
“Seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.” – Matthew 6:33 (Jesus’ instruction for prioritizing spiritual pursuits)
“The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning.” – Lamentations 3:22-23 (Echoing Jesus’ teachings on God’s unfailing love)
“I rise before dawn and cry for help; I have put my hope in your word.” – Psalm 119:147 (Reflecting the practice of seeking God early, in line with Jesus’ habit of prayer)
Jesus Quotes About Peace
“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” – John 14:27
“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.” – Matthew 5:9
“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” – John 16:33
“Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.” – Matthew 11:29
“In me you may have peace. In the world, you will have tribulation. But be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.” – John 16:33
“Do not suppose that I have come to bring peace to the earth. I did not come to bring peace, but a sword.” – Matthew 10:34 (A more challenging quote that reflects Jesus’ awareness of the divisions his teachings would sometimes cause)
“All this I have spoken while still with you. Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you.” – John 14:25-27
“For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” – Isaiah 9:6 (Old Testament prophecy often associated with Jesus)
“If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all.” – Romans 12:18 (Paul’s teaching reflecting Jesus’ message of peace)
“But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere.” – James 3:17 (James’ teaching reflecting the peaceful wisdom Jesus exemplified)