In this article, we explore the profound wisdom and timeless teachings found in the Book of Matthew through a selection of curated quotes. Each section is designed to highlight different aspects of Matthew's message, offering insights into themes such as faith, forgiveness, love, and resilience. Whether you are seeking spiritual guidance or simply looking to reflect on life’s deeper meanings, these Matthew Bible quotes provide inspiration and encouragement. Ideal for those who value faith-based wisdom, each quote has been chosen to resonate with modern-day life while staying true to biblical teachings. Dive into these curated excerpts and find solace and inspiration.
Faith Quotes
"If you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, 'Move from here to there,' and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you." — Matthew 17:20
"Do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own." — Matthew 6:34
"For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them." — Matthew 18:20
"With God, all things are possible." — Matthew 19:26
"Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you." — Matthew 7:7
"But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well." — Matthew 6:33
"Truly I tell you, if you have faith and do not doubt, not only can you do what was done to the fig tree, but also you can say to this mountain, 'Go, throw yourself into the sea,' and it will be done." — Matthew 21:21
"Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours." — Matthew 11:24
"Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled." — Matthew 5:6
"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." — Matthew 11:28
"And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age." — Matthew 28:20
"Truly, I say to you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me." — Matthew 25:40
Forgiveness Quotes
"For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you." — Matthew 6:14
"But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins." — Matthew 6:15
"Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, 'Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother or sister who sins against me? Up to seven times?' Jesus answered, 'I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times.'" — Matthew 18:21-22
"This is how my heavenly Father will treat each of you unless you forgive your brother or sister from your heart." — Matthew 18:35
"And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors." — Matthew 6:12
"If your brother or sister sins, go and point out their fault, just between the two of you. If they listen to you, you have won them over." — Matthew 18:15
"Therefore, if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother or sister has something against you, leave your gift there in front of the altar. First go and be reconciled to them; then come and offer your gift." — Matthew 5:23-24
"Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy." — Matthew 5:7
"Do not judge, or you too will be judged." — Matthew 7:1
"For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you." — Matthew 7:2
"If you do not forgive your brother or sister from your heart, neither will your Father forgive you." — Matthew 18:35
"Your sins are forgiven." — Matthew 9:2
Love Quotes
"Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind." — Matthew 22:37
"This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: Love your neighbor as yourself." — Matthew 22:38-39
"So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets." — Matthew 7:12
"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God." — Matthew 5:9
"Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love." — Matthew 1 John 4:8 (Referencing a broader biblical context)
"Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these." — Matthew 19:14
"But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you." — Matthew 5:44
"If you love those who love you, what reward will you get?" — Matthew 5:46
"And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself." — Matthew 22:39
"Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins." — 1 Peter 4:8
"Anyone who loves me will obey my teaching. My Father will love them, and we will come to them and make our home with them." — John 14:23
"No one has ever seen God; but if we love one another, God lives in us and his love is made complete in us." — 1 John 4:12
Resilience Quotes
"But the one who stands firm to the end will be saved." — Matthew 24:13
"Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock." — Matthew 7:24
"The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock." — Matthew 7:25
"In this world, you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world." — Referencing John 16:33
"Whoever does not take up their cross and follow me is not worthy of me." — Matthew 10:38
"When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you." — Isaiah 43:2
"Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has been pleased to give you the kingdom." — Luke 12:32
"Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it." — Matthew 7:13
"But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it." — Matthew 7:14
"I can do all this through him who gives me strength." — Philippians 4:13
"And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose." — Romans 8:28
"Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong." — 1 Corinthians 16:13
Wisdom Quotes
"Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock." — Matthew 7:24
"For whoever has will be given more, and they will have an abundance. Whoever does not have, even what they have will be taken from them." — Matthew 13:12
"The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and then in his joy went and sold all he had and bought that field." — Matthew 13:44
"Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire." — Matthew 7:19
"Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God." — Matthew 5:8
"Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven." — Matthew 7:21
"Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away." — Matthew 24:35
"No one can serve two masters." — Matthew 6:24
"For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also." — Matthew 6:21
"To whom much is given, much will be required." — Referencing Luke 12:48
"Therefore be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves." — Matthew 10:16
"You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden." — Matthew 5:14
Teaching Quotes
"Go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit." — Matthew 28:19
"And teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you." — Matthew 28:20
"Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven." — Matthew 5:3
"Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted." — Matthew 5:4
"Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth." — Matthew 5:5
"Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God." — Matthew 5:8
"Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven." — Matthew 5:10
"You are the salt of the earth." — Matthew 5:13
"You are the light of the world." — Matthew 5:14
"Let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven." — Matthew 5:16
"Anyone who sets aside one of the least of these commands and teaches others accordingly will be called least in the kingdom of heaven." — Matthew 5:19
"Love your enemies, and pray for those who persecute you." — Matthew 5:44
Hope Quotes
"Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven." — Matthew 5:12
"For my yoke is easy and my burden is light." — Matthew 11:30
"For it is not for you to know the times or dates the Father has set by his own authority." — Referencing Acts 1:7
"But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well." — Matthew 6:33
"And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." — Philippians 4:7
"Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls." — Matthew 11:29
"Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted." — Matthew 5:4
"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God." — Matthew 5:9
"Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me." — John 14:1
"For I know the plans I have for you, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." — Jeremiah 29:11
"And we boast in the hope of the glory of God." — Romans 5:2
"Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!" — Philippians 4:4
Guidance Quotes
"Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you." — Matthew 7:7
"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." — Matthew 11:28
"Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path." — Psalm 119:105
"For the word of God is alive and active." — Hebrews 4:12
"Strive to enter through the narrow door." — Luke 13:24
"Whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a child shall not enter it." — Mark 10:15
"Let the wise listen and add to their learning, and let the discerning get guidance." — Proverbs 1:5
"Show me your ways, LORD, teach me your paths." — Psalm 25:4
"I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my loving eye on you." — Psalm 32:8
"Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding." — Proverbs 3:5
"Lead me, LORD, in your righteousness because of my enemies— make your way straight before me." — Psalm 5:8
"The LORD is my shepherd, I lack nothing." — Psalm 23:1
Service Quotes
"The greatest among you will be your servant." — Matthew 23:11
"Whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant." — Matthew 20:26
"Whoever wants to be first must be slave of all." — Mark 10:44
"Even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve." — Mark 10:45
"Therefore, go and make disciples of all nations." — Matthew 28:19
"You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh; rather, serve one another humbly in love." — Galatians 5:13
"Now that I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash one another’s feet." — John 13:14
"Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms." — 1 Peter 4:10
"The King will reply, 'Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.'" — Matthew 25:40
"If anyone wants to be first, he must be the very last, and the servant of all." — Mark 9:35
"Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ." — Galatians 6:2
"For we are co-workers in God’s service; you are God’s field, God’s building." — 1 Corinthians 3:9
Compassion Quotes
"When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd." — Matthew 9:36
"Moved with compassion, Jesus touched their eyes; immediately they regained their sight and followed him." — Matthew 20:34
"A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another." — John 13:34
"Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful." — Luke 6:36
"The LORD is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and rich in love." — Psalm 145:8
"Put on then, as God's chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience." — Colossians 3:12
"Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy." — Matthew 5:7
"Finally, all of you, be like-minded, be sympathetic, love one another, be compassionate and humble." — 1 Peter 3:8
"Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience." — Colossians 3:12
"In everything, do to others what you would have them do to you." — Matthew 7:12
"The Lord is good to all; he has compassion on all he has made." — Psalm 145:9
"Kindness and faithfulness keep a king safe, through kindness his throne is made secure." — Proverbs 20:28
Final words
Exploring the teachings of the Book of Matthew reveals timeless truths that resonate deeply with the human experience. From the uplifting messages of faith and hope to the call for love, service, and compassion, Matthew's quotes encourage us to reflect on our lives and actions in meaningful ways. Through forgiveness, wisdom, and resilience, these quotes provide a roadmap for navigating life's challenges, reminding us of the strength found in faith and the importance of each of our roles within the community. As you meditate on these passages, may you find inspiration and comfort in the enduring strength of these ancient, yet ever-relevant teachings.
