Jesus said to them, “I tell you the solemn truth, before Abraham came into existence, I am!”

I am speaking to thoughtful people. Consider what I say.

Listen, I will tell you a mystery: We will not all sleep, but we will all be changed –

Now as a fair exchange – I speak as to my children – open wide your hearts to us also.

But I say, live by the Spirit and you will not carry out the desires of the flesh.

I say this so that no one will deceive you through arguments that sound reasonable.

Think about what I am saying and the Lord will give you understanding of all this.

I tell you the truth, you will never get out of there until you have paid the last penny!

But I say to you, do not take oaths at all – not by heaven, because it is the throne of God,

But I say to you, love your enemy and pray for those who persecute you,

Yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all his glory was clothed like one of these!

I tell you the truth, it will be more bearable for the region of Sodom and Gomorrah on the day of judgment than for that town!

I tell you the truth, this generation will not pass away until all these things take place.

And while they were eating he said, “I tell you the truth, one of you will betray me.”

“I tell you, stand up, take your stretcher, and go home.”

But I tell you that Elijah has certainly come, and they did to him whatever they wanted, just as it is written about him.”

I tell you the truth, this generation will not pass away until all these things take place.

And he added, “I tell you the truth, no prophet is acceptable in his hometown.

“But I say to you who are listening: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you,

I tell you, it will be more bearable on that day for Sodom than for that town!