Christian Quotes: Timeless Wisdom from the Bible’s Greatest Voices

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Draw inspiration, encouragement, and direction from the voices that shaped the Christian faith. Below are quotes from central figures of the Bible—Jesus Christ, the apostles, prophets, kings, and patriarchs—whose words offer enduring spiritual truths for today’s world.

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Jesus Christ

"I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me."
— John 14:6

"Love your neighbor as yourself."
— Matthew 22:39

"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God."
— Matthew 5:9

"Do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself."
— Matthew 6:34

"Let the one among you who is without sin be the first to throw a stone."
— John 8:7

"It is more blessed to give than to receive."
— Acts 20:35

"I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness."
— John 8:12

Paul the Apostle

"I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me."
— Philippians 4:13

"Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation... present your requests to God."
— Philippians 4:6

"For we live by faith, not by sight."
— 2 Corinthians 5:7

"The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness..."
— Galatians 5:22–23

"For me, to live is Christ and to die is gain."
— Philippians 1:21

"Be transformed by the renewing of your mind."
— Romans 12:2

"There is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus."
— Romans 8:1

Peter the Apostle

"Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you."
— 1 Peter 5:7

"Be holy, because I am holy."
— 1 Peter 1:16

"Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins."
— 1 Peter 4:8

"Humble yourselves... under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up."
— 1 Peter 5:6

"Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks... the reason for the hope that you have."
— 1 Peter 3:15

"You are a chosen people, a royal priesthood... that you may declare the praises of Him."
— 1 Peter 2:9

"Live such good lives among the pagans... they may see your good deeds and glorify God."
— 1 Peter 2:12

James (Brother of Jesus)

"Faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead."
— James 2:17

"Consider it pure joy... whenever you face trials of many kinds."
— James 1:2

"Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry."
— James 1:19

"Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you."
— James 4:7

"Do not merely listen to the word... do what it says."
— James 1:22

"The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective."
— James 5:16

"Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up."
— James 4:10

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John the Apostle

"God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in them."
— 1 John 4:16

"We love because He first loved us."
— 1 John 4:19

"If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just and will forgive us."
— 1 John 1:9

"Do not love the world or anything in the world."
— 1 John 2:15

"Whoever claims to live in Him must live as Jesus did."
— 1 John 2:6

"Let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth."
— 1 John 3:18

"Perfect love drives out fear."
— 1 John 4:18

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King David

"The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want."
— Psalm 23:1

"Create in me a clean heart, O God."
— Psalm 51:10

"Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil."
— Psalm 23:4

"I will praise you, Lord, with all my heart."
— Psalm 138:1

"You are my refuge and my shield; I have put my hope in your word."
— Psalm 119:114

"The Lord is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear?"
— Psalm 27:1

"Delight yourself in the Lord, and He will give you the desires of your heart."
— Psalm 37:4

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Moses

"The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still."
— Exodus 14:14

"Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid... for the Lord your God goes with you."
— Deuteronomy 31:6

"Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength."
— Deuteronomy 6:5

"Man does not live on bread alone but on every word that comes from the mouth of the Lord."
— Deuteronomy 8:3

"He is the Rock, his works are perfect, and all his ways are just."
— Deuteronomy 32:4

"Now choose life, so that you and your children may live."
— Deuteronomy 30:19

"The Lord your God will raise up for you a prophet like me from among you."
— Deuteronomy 18:15

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Solomon

"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding."
— Proverbs 3:5

"A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger."
— Proverbs 15:1

"Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it."
— Proverbs 4:23

"As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another."
— Proverbs 27:17

"The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom."
— Proverbs 9:10

"There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens."
— Ecclesiastes 3:1

"Two are better than one... for if they fall, one will lift up the other."
— Ecclesiastes 4:9–10

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Isaiah

"Those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength."
— Isaiah 40:31

"When you pass through the waters, I will be with you."
— Isaiah 43:2

"The Lord will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast."
— Isaiah 26:3

"Here I am. Send me!"
— Isaiah 6:8

"Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be white as snow."
— Isaiah 1:18

"He was pierced for our transgressions... and by His wounds we are healed."
— Isaiah 53:5

"My thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways."
— Isaiah 55:8

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Jeremiah

"For I know the plans I have for you... plans to prosper you and not to harm you."
— Jeremiah 29:11

"You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart."
— Jeremiah 29:13

"Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things."
— Jeremiah 33:3

"Blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence is in Him."
— Jeremiah 17:7

"The heart is deceitful above all things and beyond cure. Who can understand it?"
— Jeremiah 17:9

"Is not my word like fire," declares the Lord, "and like a hammer that breaks a rock in pieces?"
— Jeremiah 23:29

"Ah, Sovereign Lord, nothing is too hard for you."
— Jeremiah 32:17