Quotes about Purpose
So the LORD relented from this plan. “It will not happen either,” said the Lord GOD.
— Amos 7:6
As the sun was rising, God appointed a scorching east wind, and the sun beat down on Jonah’s head so that he grew faint and wished to die, saying, “It is better for me to die than to live.”
— Jonah 4:8
“Where are you going?” I asked. “To measure Jerusalem,” he replied, “and to determine its width and length.”
— Zechariah 2:2
You have said, ‘It is futile to serve God. What have we gained by keeping His requirements and walking mournfully before the LORD of Hosts?
— Malachi 3:14
“Come, follow Me,” Jesus said, “and I will make you fishers of men.”
— Matthew 4:19
Whoever finds his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life for My sake will find it.
— Matthew 10:39
For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake will find it.
— Matthew 16:25
For many are called, but few are chosen.”
— Matthew 22:14
“Friend,” Jesus replied, “do what you came for.” Then the men stepped forward, seized Jesus, and arrested Him.
— Matthew 26:50
“Come, follow Me,” Jesus said, “and I will make you fishers of men.”
— Mark 1:17
But Jesus answered, “Let us go on to the neighboring towns so I can preach there as well, for that is why I have come.”
— Mark 1:38
Then Jesus declared, “The Sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath.
— Mark 2:27