Quotes About Purpose

What does it profit a man to gain the whole world, yet forfeit his soul?

Or what can a man give in exchange for his soul?

Going on from there, they passed through Galilee. But Jesus did not want anyone to know,

Salt is good, but if the salt loses its saltiness, with what will you season it? Have salt among yourselves, and be at peace with one another.”

However, from the beginning of creation, ëGod made them male and female.í

“What do you want Me to do for you?” He inquired.

and said to them, “Go into the village ahead of you, and as soon as you enter it, you will find a colt tied there, on which no one has ever sat. Untie it and bring it here.

If anyone asks, ëWhy are you doing this?í tell him, ëThe Lord needs it and will return it shortly.í”

So they went and found the colt outside in the street, tied at a doorway. They untied it,

and some who were standing there asked, “Why are you untying the colt?”

Have you never read this Scripture: ëThe stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone.

And he will show you a large upper room, furnished and ready. Make preparations for us there.”

Many have undertaken to compose an account of the things that have been fulfilled among us,

Therefore, having carefully investigated everything from the beginning, it seemed good also to me to write an orderly account for you, most excellent Theophilus,

for he will be great in the sight of the Lord. He shall never take wine or strong drink, and he will be filled with the Holy Spirit even from his motherís womb.

“I am the Lordís servant,” Mary answered. “May it happen to me according to your word.” Then the angel left her.

But his mother replied, “No! He shall be called John.”

And all who heard this wondered in their hearts and asked, “What then will this child become?” For the Lordís hand was with him.

And everyone went to his own town to register.

which You have prepared in the sight of all people,

“Why were you looking for Me?” He asked. “Did you not know that I had to be in My Fatherís house?”

The crowds asked him, “What then should we do?”

But Jesus answered, “It is written: ëMan shall not live on bread alone.í”

But Jesus passed through the crowd and went on His way.