Quotes about Himself
These are the statutes, ordinances, and laws that the LORD established between Himself and the Israelites through Moses on Mount Sinai.
— Leviticus 26:46
He will oppose and exalt himself above every so-called god or object of worship. So he will seat himself in the temple of God, proclaiming himself to be God.
— 2 Thessalonians 2:4
If God is glorified in Him, God will also glorify the Son in Himself—and will glorify Him at once.
— John 13:32
So Jesus replied, “Truly, truly, I tell you, the Son can do nothing by Himself, unless He sees the Father doing it. For whatever the Father does, the Son also does.
— John 5:19
But the LORD of Hosts will be exalted by His justice, and the holy God will show Himself holy in righteousness.
— Isaiah 5:16
O God, You are awesome in Your sanctuary; the God of Israel Himself gives strength and power to His people. Blessed be God!
— Psalm 68:35
My goal is GOD HIMSELF. Not joy, not peace, not even blessing but HIMSELF...my GOD.
— Leonard Ravenhill
Great was the work of creation, but greater was the work of redemption. Great wisdom was seen in making us—but more miraculous wisdom in saving us. Great power was seen in bringing us out of nothing—but greater power in helping us when we were worse than nothing. (...) In the creation, God gave us ourselves; in the redemption, He gave us Himself.
— Thomas Watson
But the others said, “Leave Him alone. Let us see if Elijah comes to save Him.”
— Matthew 27:49
For we know Him who said, “Vengeance is Mine; I will repay,” and again, “The Lord will judge His people.”
— Hebrews 10:30
Redemption, salvation, and restoration are not God's ultimate goal. These He performs for the sake of something greater: namely, the enjoyment He has in glorifying Himself.
— John Piper
God's gifts are many; His best gift is one. It is the gift of Himself.
— AW Tozer