"Indeed, there are eunuchs who were born that way, and there are eunuchs who have been made eunuchs by others—and there are those who choose to live like eunuchs for the sake of the kingdom of heaven. …"

"Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep's clothing but inwardly are ravenous wolves."

"The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak."

"You are of your father the devil, and your will is to do your father's desires."

"If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me. For whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will save it."