New Testament.
Rachel weeping for her children, and would not be comforted, because they are not.
Matthew ii. 18; Jeremiah xxxi. 15.
Man shall not live by bread alone.
Matthew iv. 4; Deuteronomy viii. 3.
Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted?
Matthew v. 13.
Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid.
Matthew v. 14.
Ye have heard that it have been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbour, and hate thine enemy.
Matthew v. 43.
Take heed that ye do not your alms before men, to be seen of them.
Matthew vi. 1.
When thou doest alms, let not thy left hand know what thy right hand doeth.
Matthew vi. 3.
They think that they shall be heard for their much speaking.
Matthew vi. 7.
Lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven.
Matthew vi. 20.
Where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.
Matthew vi. 21.
The light of the body is the eye.
Matthew vi. 22.
Ye cannot serve God and Mammon.
Matthew vi. 24.
Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink.
Matthew vi. 25.
Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin.
Matthew vi. 28.
Take therefore no thought for the morrow; for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.
Matthew vi. 34.
Neither cast ye your pearls before swine.
Matthew vii. 6.
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Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you.
Matthew vii. 7.
Every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth.
Matthew vii. 8.
Or what man is there of you, whom if his son ask bread, will he give him a stone?
Matthew vii. 9.
Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets.
Matthew vii. 12.
Wide is the gate and broad is the way that leadeth to destruction.
Matthew vii. 13.
Strait is the gate and narrow is the way.
Matthew vii. 14.
By their fruits ye shall know them.
Matthew vii. 20.
It was founded upon a rock.
Matthew vii. 25.
The foxes have holes, and the birds of the air have nests; but the Son of Man hath not where to lay his head.
Matthew viii. 20.
The harvest truly is plenteous, but the labourers are few.
Matthew ix. 37.
Be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves.
Matthew x. 16.
The very hairs of your head are all numbered.
Matthew x. 30.
Wisdom is justified of her children.
Matthew xi. 19; Luke vii. 35.
The tree is known by his fruit.
Matthew xii. 33.
Out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh.
Matthew xii. 34.
Pearl of great price.
Matthew xiii. 46.
A prophet is not without honour, save in his own country and in his own house.
Matthew xiii. 57.
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Be of good cheer: it is I; be not afraid.
Matthew xiv. 27.
If the blind lead the blind, both shall fall into the ditch.
Matthew xv. 14.
The dogs eat of the crumbs which fall from their masters' table.
Matthew xv. 27.
When it is evening, ye say it will be fair weather: for the sky is red.
Matthew xvi. 2.
The signs of the times.
Matthew xvi. 3.
Get thee behind me, Satan.
Matthew xvi. 23.
What is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?
Matthew xvi. 26.
It is good for us to be here.
Matthew xvii. 4.
What therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder.
Matthew xix. 6.
Love thy neighbour as thyself.
Matthew xix. 19.
It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.
Matthew xix. 24.
Borne the burden and heat of the day.
Matthew xx. 12.
Is it not lawful for me to do what I will with mine own?
Matthew xx. 15.
For many are called, but few are chosen.
Matthew xxii. 14.
They made light of it.
Matthew xxii. 5.
Render therefore unto Cæsar the things which are Cæsar's.
Matthew xxii. 21.
Woe unto you,... for ye pay tithe of mint and anise and cummin.
Matthew xxiii. 23.
Blind guides, which strain at a gnat, and swallow a camel.
Matthew xxiii. 24.
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Whited sepulchres, which indeed appear beautiful outward, but are within full of dead men's bones.
Matthew xxiii. 27.
As a hen gathereth her chickens under her wings.
Matthew xxiii. 37.
Wars and rumours of wars.
Matthew xxiv. 6.
The end is not yet.
Matthew xxiv. 6.
Wheresoever the carcass is, there will the eagles be gathered together.
Matthew xxiv. 28.
Abomination of desolation.
Matthew xxiv. 15; Mark xiii. 14.
Unto every one that hath shall be given, and he shall have abundance; but from him that hath not shall be taken away even that which he hath.
Matthew xxv. 29.
The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.
Matthew xxvi. 41.
The Sabbath was made for man, and not man for the Sabbath.
Mark ii. 27.
If a house be divided against itself, that house cannot stand.
Mark iii. 25.
He that hath ears to hear, let him hear.
Mark iv. 9.
My name is Legion.
Mark v. 9.
My little daughter lieth at the point of death.
Mark v. 23.
Clothed, and in his right mind.
Mark v. 15; Luke viii. 35.
Where their worm dieth not, and the fire is not quenched.
Mark ix. 44.
Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.
Luke ii. 14.
The axe is laid unto the root of the trees.
Luke iii. 9.
Physician, heal thyself.
Luke iv. 23.
Woe unto you, when all men shall speak well of you!
Luke vi. 26.
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Nothing is secret which shall not be made manifest.
Luke viii. 17.
Peace be to this house.
Luke x. 5.
The labourer is worthy of his hire.
Luke x. 7; 1 Timothy v. 18.
Go, and do thou likewise.
Luke x. 37.
But one thing is needful; and Mary hath chosen that good part which shall not be taken away from her.
Luke x. 42.
He that is not with me is against me.
Luke xi. 23.
Soul, thou hast much goods laid up for many years; take thine ease, eat, drink, and be merry.
Luke xii. 19.
Let your loins be girded about, and your lights burning.
Luke xii. 35.
Which of you, intending to build a tower, sitteth not down first, and counteth the cost, whether he have sufficient to finish it.
Luke xiv. 28.
The children of this world are in their generation wiser than the children of light.
Luke xvi. 8.
It were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and he cast into the sea.
Luke xvii. 2.
Remember Lot's wife.
Luke xvii. 32.
Out of thine own mouth will I judge thee.
Luke xix. 22.
If they do these things in a green tree, what shall be done in the dry?
Luke xxiii. 31.
He was a good man, and a just.
Luke xxiii. 50.
Did not our heart burn within us while he talked with us?
Luke xxiv. 32.
The true light, which lighteth every man that cometh into the world.
John i. 9.
Can there any good thing come out of Nazareth?
John i. 46.
The wind bloweth where it listeth.
John iii. 8.
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He was a burning and a shining light.
John v. 35.
Gather up the fragments that remain, that nothing be lost.
John vi. 12.
Judge not according to the appearance.
John vii. 24.
The truth shall make you free.
John viii. 32.
There is no truth in him.
John viii. 44.
The night cometh when no man can work.
John ix. 4.
The poor always ye have with you.
John xii. 8.
Walk while ye have the light, lest darkness come upon you.
John xii. 35.
Let not your heart be troubled.
John xiv. 1.
In my Father's house are many mansions.
John xiv. 2.
Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.
John xv. 13.
Thy money perish with thee.
Acts viii. 20.
It is hard for thee to kick against the pricks.
Acts ix. 5.
Now there was at Joppa a certain disciple named Tabitha, which by interpretation is called Dorcas: this woman was full of good works and almsdeeds which she did.
Acts ix. 36.
Lewd fellows of the baser sort.
Acts xvii. 5.
Great is Diana of the Ephesians.
Acts xix. 28.
The law is open.
Acts xix. 38.
It is more blessed to give than to receive.
Acts xx. 35.
Brought up in this city at the feet of Gamaliel.
Acts xxii. 3.
When I have a convenient season, I will call for thee.
Acts xxiv. 25.
I appeal unto Cæsar.
Acts xxx. 11.
Words of truth and soberness.
Acts xxvi. 25.
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For this thing was not done in a corner.
Acts xxvi. 26.
Almost thou persuadest me to be a Christian.
Acts xxvi. 28.
There is no respect of persons with God.
Romans ii. 11.
Fear of God before their eyes.
Romans ii. 18.
God forbid.
Romans ii. 31.
Who against hope believed in hope.
Romans iv. 18.
Speak after the manner of men.
Romans vi. 19.
The wages of sin is death.
Romans vi. 23.
For the good that I would I do not; but the evil which I would not, that I do.
Romans viii. 19.
All things work together for good to them that love God.
Romans viii. 28.
Hath not the potter power over the clay, of the same lump to make one vessel unto honour, and another unto dishonour?
Romans ix. 21.
A zeal of God, but not according to knowledge.
Romans x. 2.
Given to hospitality.
Romans xii. 13.
Be not wise in your own conceits.
Romans xii. 16.
Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.
Romans xii. 17.
If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.
Romans xii. 18.
If thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head.
Romans xii. 20.
Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.
Romans xii. 21.
The powers that be are ordained of God.
Romans xiii. 1.
Render therefore to all their dues.
Romans xiii. 7.
Owe no man anything, but to love one another.
Romans xiii. 8.
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Love is the fulfilling of the law.
Romans xiii. 10.
Let every man be fully persuaded in his own mind.
Romans xiv. 5.
God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things that are mighty.
1 Corinthians i. 27.
I have planted, Apollos watered; but God gave the increase.
1 Corinthians iii. 6.
Every man's work shall be made manifest.
1 Corinthians iii. 13.
Not to think of men above that which is written.[845:1]
1 Corinthians iv. 6.
Absent in body, but present in spirit.
1 Corinthians v. 3.
The fashion of this world passeth away.
1 Corinthians vii. 31.
I am made all things to all men.
1 Corinthians ix. 22.
Let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall.
1 Corinthians x. 12.
Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not charity, I am become as sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal.
1 Corinthians xiii. 1.
Though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, and have not charity, I am nothing.
1 Corinthians xiii. 2.
Charity suffereth long and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up.
1 Corinthians xiii. 4.
We know in part, and we prophesy in part.
1 Corinthians xiii. 9.
When I was a child, I spake as a child.... When I became a man, I put away childish things.
1 Corinthians xiii. 11.
Now we see through a glass, darkly.
1 Corinthians xiii. 12.
And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity.
1 Corinthians xiii. 13.
If the trumpet give an uncertain sound.
1 Corinthians xiv. 8.
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Let all things be done decently and in order.
1 Corinthians xiv. 40.
Evil communications corrupt good manners.[846:1]
1 Corinthians xv. 33.
The first man is of the earth, earthy.
1 Corinthians xv. 47.
In the twinkling of an eye.
1 Corinthians xv. 52.
O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory?
1 Corinthians xv. 55.
Not of the letter, but of the spirit; for the letter killeth, but the spirit giveth life.
2 Corinthians iii. 6.
We have such hope, we use great plainness of speech.
2 Corinthians iii. 12.
We walk by faith, not by sight.
2 Corinthians v. 7.
Now is the accepted time.
2 Corinthians vi. 2.
By evil report and good report.
2 Corinthians vi. 8.
As having nothing, and yet possessing all things.
2 Corinthians vi. 10.
Though I be rude in speech.
2 Corinthians xi. 6.
Forty stripes save one.
2 Corinthians xi. 24.
A thorn in the flesh.
2 Corinthians xii. 7.
Strength is made perfect in weakness.
2 Corinthians xii. 9.
The right hands of fellowship.
Galatians ii. 9.
Weak and beggarly elements.
Galatians iv. 9.
It is good to be zealously affected always in a good thing.
Galatians iv. 18.
Ye are fallen from grace.
Galatians v. 4.
A little leaven leaveneth the whole lump.
Galatians v. 9.
Every man shall bear his own burden.
Galatians vi. 5.
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Whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.
Galatians vi. 7.
Middle wall of partition.
Ephesians ii. 14.
Carried about with every wind of doctrine.
Ephesians iv. 14.
Speak every man truth with his neighbour.
Ephesians iv. 25.
Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath.
Ephesians iv. 26.
To live is Christ, and to die is gain.
Philippians i. 21.
Whose God is their belly, and whose glory is in their shame.
Philippians iii. 19.
The peace of God, which passeth all understanding.
Philippians iv. 7.
Whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report: if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.
Philippians iv. 8.
I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content.
Philippians iv. 11.
Touch not; taste not; handle not.
Colossians ii. 21.
Set your affections on things above, not on things on the earth.
Colossians iii. 2.
Let your speech be alway with grace, seasoned with salt.
Colossians iv. 6.
Labour of love.
1 Thessalonians i. 3.
Study to be quiet.
1 Thessalonians iv. 11.
Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.
1 Thessalonians v. 21.
The law is good, if a man use it lawfully.
1 Timothy i. 8.
Not greedy of filthy lucre.
1 Timothy iii. 3.
He hath denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel.
1 Timothy v. 8.
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Busybodies, speaking things which they ought not.
1 Timothy v. 13.
Drink no longer water, but use a little wine for thy stomach's sake.
1 Timothy v. 23.
The love of money is the root of all evil.
1 Timothy vi. 10.
Fight the good fight.
1 Timothy vi. 12.
Rich in good works.
1 Timothy vi. 18.
Science falsely so called.
1 Timothy vi. 20.
A workman that needeth not to be ashamed.
2 Timothy ii. 15.
I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.
2 Timothy iv. 7.
Unto the pure all things are pure.
Titus i. 15.
Such as have need of milk, and not of strong meat.
Hebrews v. 12.
Every one that useth milk is unskilful in the word of righteousness: for he is a babe.
Hebrews v. 13.
Strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age.
Hebrews v. 14.
If God be for us, who can be against us.
Hebrews viii. 31.
Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.
Hebrews xi. 1.
Of whom the world was not worthy.
Hebrews xi. 38.
A cloud of witnesses.
Hebrews xii. 1.
Whom the Lord loveth he chasteneth.
Hebrews xii. 6.
The spirits of just men made perfect.
Hebrews xii. 23.
Be not forgetful to entertain strangers, for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.
Hebrews xiii. 2.
Yesterday, and to-day, and forever.
Hebrews xiii. 8.
Blessed is the man that endureth temptation; for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life.
James i. 12.
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Be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath.
James i. 19.
How great a matter a little fire kindleth!
James iii. 5.
The tongue can no man tame; it is an unruly evil.[849:1]
James iii. 8.
Resist the Devil, and he will flee from you.
James iv. 7.
Hope to the end.
1 Peter i. 13.
Fear God. Honour the king.
1 Peter ii. 17.
Ornament of a meek and quiet spirit.
1 Peter iii. 4.
Giving honour unto the wife as unto the weaker vessel.
1 Peter iii. 7.
Be ye all of one mind.
1 Peter iii. 8.
Charity shall cover the multitude of sins.
1 Peter iv. 8.
Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary, the Devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour.
1 Peter v. 8.
And the day star arise in your hearts.
2 Peter i. 19.
The dog is turned to his own vomit again.
2 Peter ii. 22.
Bowels of compassion.
1 John iii. 17.
There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear.
1 John iv. 18.
Be thou faithful unto death.
Revelation ii. 10.
He shall rule them with a rod of iron.
Revelation ii. 27.
All nations and kindreds and tongues.
Revelation vii. 9.
I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end, the first and the last.
Revelation xxii. 13.
Footnotes
[845:1] Usually quoted, "To be wise above that which is written."
[846:1] Φθείρουσιν ἤθη χρήσθ' ὁμιλίαι κακαί.—Menander (341 b. c.). (Dübner's edition of his "Fragments," appended to Aristophanes in Didot's Bibliotheca Græca, p. 102, line 101.)
[849:1] Usually quoted, "The tongue is an unruly member."
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