Quotes about Purpose
What does it profit a man to gain the whole world, yet lose or forfeit his very self?
— Luke 9:25
As the day of His ascension approached, Jesus resolutely set out for Jerusalem.
— Luke 9:51
Then Jesus declared, “No one who puts his hand to the plow and then looks back is fit for the kingdom of God.”
— Luke 9:62
He who is not with Me is against Me, and he who does not gather with Me scatters.
— Luke 11:23
I have come to ignite a fire on the earth, and how I wish it were already kindled!
— Luke 12:49
But I have a baptism to undergo, and how distressed I am until it is accomplished!
— Luke 12:50
If anyone asks, ‘Why are you untying it?’ tell him, ‘The Lord needs it.’”
— Luke 19:31
There came a man who was sent from God. His name was John.
— John 1:6
So they said to him, “Who are you? We need an answer for those who sent us. What do you say about yourself?”
— John 1:22
I myself did not know Him, but the reason I came baptizing with water was that He might be revealed to Israel.”
— John 1:31
Now He had to pass through Samaria.
— John 4:4
Jesus explained, “My food is to do the will of Him who sent Me and to finish His work.
— John 4:34