David Koresh

Branch Davidians cult leader

Contemporary weird famous 123 sayings

Sayings by David Koresh

I have been given the power to interpret the mysteries of the Bible.

1980s-1990s — Statement to followers.
Controversial Unverifiable

We must be prepared for the battle of Armageddon.

1980s-1990s — Preaching to followers.
Controversial Unverifiable

My word is God's word.

1980s-1990s — Statement to followers.
Controversial Unverifiable

I am a mighty man of war.

1980s-1990s — Statement in recordings.
Controversial Unverifiable

Anyone who opposes me is an enemy of God.

1980s-1990s — Statement to followers.
Controversial Unverifiable

I have come to fulfill the prophecies.

1980s-1990s — Frequent claim in his preaching.
Controversial Unverifiable

I am the Branch of David.

1980s-1990s — Statement to followers, referencing the sect's name.
Controversial Unverifiable

We are a special people, chosen by God.

1980s-1990s — Statement to followers.
Controversial Unverifiable

I have the power to raise the dead.

1980s-1990s — Statement to followers.
Controversial Unverifiable

My teachings are the only way to eternal life.

1980s-1990s — Frequent claim in his sermons.
Controversial Unverifiable

The government will destroy us, but we will be resurrected.

1993 — Statement during the Waco siege.
Controversial Unverifiable

I am the Lamb who will lead you through the tribulation.

1980s-1990s — Preaching to followers.
Controversial Unverifiable

The outside world is corrupt and evil.

1980s-1990s — Statement to followers.
Controversial Unverifiable

I am the only one who can save you from the coming judgment.

1980s-1990s — Frequent claim in his sermons.
Controversial Unverifiable

God has given me a special anointing.

1980s-1990s — Statement to followers.
Controversial Unverifiable

We must prepare for the second coming of Christ, which is me.

1980s-1990s — Preaching to followers.
Controversial Unverifiable

The children here are pure and will be the leaders of the new world.

1980s-1990s — Statement to followers.
Controversial Unverifiable

I'm the only person on Earth who knows what the seven seals are.

1993 — Interview with KRLD radio
Humorous Unverifiable

If you want to be my wife, you have to be willing to be my wife. And if you're not, then you're not. And if you are, then you are.

1992 — Recorded conversation with followers
Humorous Unverifiable

I have to have sex with all of you to fulfill prophecy.

1987 — Statement to female followers
Humorous Unverifiable