"Let no one imagine that this expedition is for the sake of plunder, but for the remission of sins."

"Whoever shall set out on this journey out of devotion alone, and not for gain or honor, shall be absolved from all sin."

"Let no one, on account of his love for his wife or children, hesitate to set out."

"The royal city, situated at the center of the world, is now held captive by His enemies, and is enslaved by peoples who do not know God."

"For your brethren who live in the East are in urgent need of your help... the Turks and Arabs have attacked them."