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Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.

Luke 2:14

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Praising God Peace

Source

Gospel of Luke The Bible

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Scripture

Genre

Religious literature

Language

Greek

Time

61 60s 1st century

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Classical antiquity

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The Holy Bible: The King James Version. 1611. (Luke 2:14).

The word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.

Hebrews 4:12

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God's word

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Hebrews The Bible

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Scripture

Genre

Religious literature

Language

Greek

Time

62 60s 1st century

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Classical antiquity

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The Holy Bible: The King James Version. 1611. (Hebrews 4:12).

Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem, saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? For we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him.

Matthew 2:1-2

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Jesus's birth

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Gospel of Matthew The Bible

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Scripture

Genre

Religious literature

Language

Greek

Time

60 60s 1st century

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The Holy Bible: The King James Version. 1611. (Matthew 2:1-2).

Eternal law has arranged nothing better than this, that it has given us one way in to life, but many ways out.

Seneca the Younger

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Life and death

Author

Seneca the Younger

Source

Moral Letters to Lucilius

Medium

Letter

Language

Latin

Time

65 60s 1st century

Era

Classical antiquity

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Original Citation

Seneca the Younger. Epistulae Morales ad Lucilium [Moral Letters to Lucilius]. c. 65 AD.

Current Citation

Seneca, Lucius Annaeus. Letters on Ethics, translated by Margaret Graver and A. A. Long. University of Chicago Press, 2017.

We are the children of God.

Apostle Paul

Romans 8:16

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God and man

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Apostle Paul

Source

Romans The Bible

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Scripture

Genre

Religious literature

Language

Greek

Time

56 50s 1st century

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Classical antiquity

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The Holy Bible: The King James Version. 1611. (Romans 8:16).

For whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted.

Luke 14:11

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Pride vs. humility Pride Humility

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Gospel of Luke The Bible

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Scripture

Genre

Religious literature

Statement Type

Paradox

Language

Greek

Time

61 60s 1st century

Era

Classical antiquity

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The Holy Bible: The King James Version. 1611. (Luke 14:11).

Do not marvel at this; for the hour is coming in which all who are in the graves will hear His voice and come forth—those who have done good, to the resurrection of life, and those who have done evil, to the resurrection of condemnation.

Jesus

John 5:28-29

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Resurrection Judgment Day End times

Speaker

Jesus

Source

Gospel of John The Bible

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Scripture

Genre

Religious literature

Language

Greek

Time

90 90s 1st century

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Classical antiquity

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The Holy Bible: The King James Version. 1611. (John 5:28-29).

Blessed are they that have not seen, and yet have believed.

Jesus

John 20:29

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Faith

Speaker

Jesus

Source

Gospel of John The Bible

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Scripture

Genre

Religious literature

Language

Greek

Time

90 90s 1st century

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The Holy Bible: The King James Version. 1611. (John 20:29).

Heaven and earth shall pass away: but my words shall not pass away.

Jesus

Mark 13:31

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God's word The Bible

Speaker

Jesus

Source

Gospel of Mark The Bible

Medium

Scripture

Genre

Religious literature

Language

Greek

Time

60 60s 1st century

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Classical antiquity

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The Holy Bible: The King James Version. 1611. (Mark 13:31).

Ye are fallen from grace.

Apostle Paul

Galatians 5:4

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Original sin The human condition

Author

Apostle Paul

Source

Galatians The Bible

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Scripture

Genre

Religious literature

Language

Greek

Time

50 50s 1st century

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The Holy Bible: The King James Version. 1611. (Galatians 5:4).

God be merciful to me a sinner.

Luke 18:13

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God's mercy Repentance Forgiveness

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Gospel of Luke The Bible

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Scripture

Genre

Religious literature

Language

Greek

Time

61 60s 1st century

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The Holy Bible: The King James Version. 1611. (Luke 18:13).

Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus.

Revelation 22:20

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Revelation The Bible

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Scripture

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Greek

Time

96 90s 1st century

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The Holy Bible: The King James Version. 1611. (Revelation 22:20).

Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up.

James 4:10

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Humility God's blessing

Source

James The Bible

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Scripture

Genre

Religious literature

Language

Greek

Time

49 40s 1st century

Era

Classical antiquity

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The Holy Bible: The King James Version. 1611. (James 4:10).

I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.

Jesus

John 14:6

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Nature of Jesus Salvation Jesus

Speaker

Jesus

Source

Gospel of John The Bible

Medium

Scripture

Genre

Religious literature

Language

Greek

Time

90 90s 1st century

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Classical antiquity

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The Holy Bible: The King James Version. 1611. (John 14:6).

Nothing to my way of thinking is a better proof of a well-ordered mind than a man's ability to stop just where he is and pass some time in their own company.

Seneca the Younger

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Solitude

Author

Seneca the Younger

Source

Letters of Seneca the Younger

Medium

Letter

Genre

Philosophical literature

Language

Latin

Time

65 60s 1st century

Era

Classical antiquity

Authentication Score 3

Original Citation

Seneca the Younger. Epistulae Morales ad Lucilium [Moral Letters to Lucilius]. c. 65 AD.

Current Citation

Seneca, Lucius Annaeus. Letters on Ethics, translated by Margaret Graver and A. A. Long. University of Chicago Press, 2017.

By their fruits ye shall know them.

Jesus

Matthew 7:20

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Actions speak louder than words Words vs. actions Sermon on the Mount

Speaker

Jesus

Source

Gospel of Matthew The Bible

Medium

Scripture

Genre

Religious literature

Language

Greek

Time

60 60s 1st century

Era

Classical antiquity

Authentication Score 3

Citation

The Holy Bible: The King James Version. 1611. (Matthew 7:20).

Where there is no law there is no transgression.

Apostle Paul

Romans 4:15

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Sin Biblical law Legal theory

Author

Apostle Paul

Source

Romans The Bible

Medium

Scripture

Genre

Religious literature

Language

Greek

Time

56 50s 1st century

Era

Classical antiquity

Authentication Score 3

Citation

The Holy Bible: The King James Version. 1611. (Romans 4:15).

Pray without ceasing.

Apostle Paul

1st Thessalonians 5:17

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Prayer

Author

Apostle Paul

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1st Thessalonians The Bible

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Scripture

Genre

Religious literature

Statement Type

Orders and commands

Language

Greek

Time

51 50s 1st century

Era

Classical antiquity

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Citation

The Holy Bible: The King James Version. 1611. (1st Thessalonians 5:17).

It is finished.

Jesus

John 19:30

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Jesus's death The crucifixion

Speaker

Jesus

Source

Gospel of John The Bible

Medium

Scripture

Genre

Religious literature

Language

Greek

Time

90 90s 1st century

Era

Classical antiquity

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The Holy Bible: The King James Version. 1611. (John 19:30).

A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another.

Jesus

John 13:34

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Loving others Love

Speaker

Jesus

Source

Gospel of John The Bible

Medium

Scripture

Genre

Religious literature

Statement Type

Orders and commands

Language

Greek

Time

90 90s 1st century

Era

Classical antiquity

Authentication Score 3

Citation

The Holy Bible: The King James Version. 1611. (John 13:34).