That was the whole reason He came here.
Um, ok.
Notice a pattern here?
Matthew 5:18
I tell you the truth, until heaven and earth disappear, not the smallest letter, not the least stroke of a pen, will by any means disappear from the Law until everything is accomplished.
Matthew 5:17-19 (in Context) Matthew 5 (Whole Chapter)
Matthew 5:26
I tell you the truth, you will not get out until you have paid the last penny.
Matthew 5:25-27 (in Context) Matthew 5 (Whole Chapter)
Matthew 6:2
"So when you give to the needy, do not announce it with trumpets, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and on the streets, to be honored by men.
I tell you the truth, they have received their reward in full.
Matthew 6:1-3 (in Context) Matthew 6 (Whole Chapter)
Matthew 6:5
[ Prayer ] "And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by men.
I tell you the truth, they have received their reward in full.
Matthew 6:4-6 (in Context) Matthew 6 (Whole Chapter)
Matthew 6:16
[ Fasting ] "When you fast, do not look somber as the hypocrites do, for they disfigure their faces to show men they are fasting.
I tell you the truth, they have received their reward in full.
Matthew 6:15-17 (in Context) Matthew 6 (Whole Chapter)
Matthew 8:10
When Jesus heard this, he was astonished and said to those following him, "
I tell you the truth, I have not found anyone in Israel with such great faith.
Matthew 8:9-11 (in Context) Matthew 8 (Whole Chapter)
Matthew 10:15
I tell you the truth, it will be more bearable for Sodom and Gomorrah on the day of judgment than for that town.
Matthew 10:14-16 (in Context) Matthew 10 (Whole Chapter)
Matthew 10:23
When you are persecuted in one place, flee to another.
I tell you the truth, you will not finish going through the cities of Israel before the Son of Man comes.
Matthew 10:22-24 (in Context) Matthew 10 (Whole Chapter)
Matthew 10:42
And if anyone gives even a cup of cold water to one of these little ones because he is my disciple,
I tell you the truth, he will certainly not lose his reward."
Matthew 10:41-42 (in Context) Matthew 10 (Whole Chapter)
Matthew 11:11
I tell you the truth: Among those born of women there has not risen anyone greater than John the Baptist; yet he who is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.
Matthew 11:10-12 (in Context) Matthew 11 (Whole Chapter)
Matthew 13:17
For
I tell you the truth, many prophets and righteous men longed to see what you see but did not see it, and to hear what you hear but did not hear it.
Matthew 13:16-18 (in Context) Matthew 13 (Whole Chapter)
Matthew 16:28
I tell you the truth, some who are standing here will not taste death before they see the Son of Man coming in his kingdom."
Matthew 16:27-28 (in Context) Matthew 16 (Whole Chapter)
Matthew 17:20
He replied, "Because you have so little faith.
I tell you the truth, 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 17:19-21 (in Context) Matthew 17 (Whole Chapter)
Matthew 18:3
And he said: "
I tell you the truth, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.
Matthew 18:2-4 (in Context) Matthew 18 (Whole Chapter)
Matthew 18:13
And if he finds it,
I tell you the truth, he is happier about that one sheep than about the ninety-nine that did not wander off.
Matthew 18:12-14 (in Context) Matthew 18 (Whole Chapter)
Matthew 18:18
"
I tell you the truth, whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven.
Matthew 18:17-19 (in Context) Matthew 18 (Whole Chapter)
Matthew 19:23
Then Jesus said to his disciples, "
I tell you the truth, it is hard for a rich man to enter the kingdom of heaven.
Matthew 19:22-24 (in Context) Matthew 19 (Whole Chapter)
Matthew 19:28
Jesus said to them, "
I tell you the truth, at the renewal of all things, when the Son of Man sits on his glorious throne, you who have followed me will also sit on twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.
Matthew 19:27-29 (in Context) Matthew 19 (Whole Chapter)
Matthew 21:21
Jesus replied, "
I tell you the truth, 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 21:20-22 (in Context) Matthew 21 (Whole Chapter)
Matthew 21:32
Jesus said to them, "
I tell you the truth, the tax collectors and the prostitutes are entering the kingdom of God ahead of you. For John came to you to show you the way of righteousness, and you did not believe him, but the tax collectors and the prostitutes did. And even after you saw this, you did not repent and believe him.
Matthew 21:31-33 (in Context) Matthew 21 (Whole Chapter)
Matthew 22:16
They sent their disciples to him along with the Herodians.
"Teacher," they said, "we know you are a man of integrity and that you teach the way of God in accordance with the truth. You aren't swayed by men, because you pay no attention to who they are.
Matthew 22:15-17 (in Context) Matthew 22 (Whole Chapter)
Matthew 23:36
I tell you the truth, all this will come upon this generation.
Matthew 23:35-37 (in Context) Matthew 23 (Whole Chapter)
Matthew 24:2
"Do you see all these things?" he asked. "
I tell you the truth, not one stone here will be left on another; every one will be thrown down."
Matthew 24:1-3 (in Context) Matthew 24 (Whole Chapter)
Matthew 24:34
I tell you the truth, this generation will certainly not pass away until all these things have happened.
Matthew 24:33-35 (in Context) Matthew 24 (Whole Chapter)
Matthew 24:47
I tell you the truth, he will put him in charge of all his possessions.
Matthew 24:46-48 (in Context) Matthew 24 (Whole Chapter)
Matthew 25:12
"But he replied, 'I tell you the truth, I don't know you.'
Matthew 25:11-13 (in Context) Matthew 25 (Whole Chapter)
Matthew 25:40
"The King will reply, 'I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me.'
Matthew 25:39-41 (in Context) Matthew 25 (Whole Chapter)
Matthew 25:45
"He will reply, 'I tell you the truth, whatever you did not do for one of the least of these, you did not do for me.'
Matthew 25:44-46 (in Context) Matthew 25 (Whole Chapter)
Matthew 26:13
I tell you the truth, wherever this gospel is preached throughout the world, what she has done will also be told, in memory of her."
Matthew 26:12-14 (in Context) Matthew 26 (Whole Chapter)
Matthew 26:21
And while they were eating, he said, "I tell you the truth, one of you will betray me."
Matthew 26:20-22 (in Context) Matthew 26 (Whole Chapter)
Matthew 26:34
"I tell you the truth," Jesus answered, "this very night, before the rooster crows, you will disown me three times."
Matthew 26:33-35 (in Context) Matthew 26 (Whole Chapter)
Mark 3:28
I tell you the truth, all the sins and blasphemies of men will be forgiven them.
Mark 3:27-29 (in Context) Mark 3 (Whole Chapter)
Mark 5:33
Then the woman, knowing what had happened to her, came and fell at his feet and, trembling with fear, told him the whole truth.
Mark 5:32-34 (in Context) Mark 5 (Whole Chapter)
Mark 8:12
He sighed deeply and said, "Why does this generation ask for a miraculous sign? I tell you the truth, no sign will be given to it."
Mark 8:11-13 (in Context) Mark 8 (Whole Chapter)
Mark 9:1
And he said to them, "I tell you the truth, some who are standing here will not taste death before they see the kingdom of God come with power."
Mark 9:1-3 (in Context) Mark 9 (Whole Chapter)
Mark 9:41
I tell you the truth, anyone who gives you a cup of water in my name because you belong to Christ will certainly not lose his reward.
Mark 9:40-42 (in Context) Mark 9 (Whole Chapter)
Mark 10:15
I tell you the truth, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it."
Mark 10:14-16 (in Context) Mark 10 (Whole Chapter)
Mark 10:29
"I tell you the truth," Jesus replied, "no one who has left home or brothers or sisters or mother or father or children or fields for me and the gospel
Mark 10:28-30 (in Context) Mark 10 (Whole Chapter)
Mark 11:23
"I tell you the truth, if anyone says to this mountain, 'Go, throw yourself into the sea,' and does not doubt in his heart but believes that what he says will happen, it will be done for him.
Mark 11:22-24 (in Context) Mark 11 (Whole Chapter)
Mark 12:14
They came to him and said, "Teacher, we know you are a man of integrity. You aren't swayed by men, because you pay no attention to who they are; but you teach the way of God in accordance with the truth. Is it right to pay taxes to Caesar or not?
Mark 12:13-15 (in Context) Mark 12 (Whole Chapter)
Mark 12:43
Calling his disciples to him, Jesus said, "I tell you the truth, this poor widow has put more into the treasury than all the others.
Mark 12:42-44 (in Context) Mark 12 (Whole Chapter)
Mark 13:30
I tell you the truth, this generation will certainly not pass away until all these things have happened.
Mark 13:29-31 (in Context) Mark 13 (Whole Chapter)
Mark 14:9
I tell you the truth, wherever the gospel is preached throughout the world, what she has done will also be told, in memory of her."
Mark 14:8-10 (in Context) Mark 14 (Whole Chapter)
Mark 14:18
While they were reclining at the table eating, he said, "I tell you the truth, one of you will betray me—one who is eating with me."
Mark 14:17-19 (in Context) Mark 14 (Whole Chapter)
Mark 14:25
"I tell you the truth, I will not drink again of the fruit of the vine until that day when I drink it anew in the kingdom of God."
Mark 14:24-26 (in Context) Mark 14 (Whole Chapter)
Mark 14:30
"I tell you the truth," Jesus answered, "today—yes, tonight—before the rooster crows twice you yourself will disown me three times."
Mark 14:29-31 (in Context) Mark 14 (Whole Chapter)
Luke 4:24
"I tell you the truth," he continued, "no prophet is accepted in his hometown.
Luke 4:23-25 (in Context) Luke 4 (Whole Chapter)
Luke 9:27
I tell you the truth, some who are standing here will not taste death before they see the kingdom of God."
Luke 9:26-28 (in Context) Luke 9 (Whole Chapter)
Luke 12:37
It will be good for those servants whose master finds them watching when he comes. I tell you the truth, he will dress himself to serve, will have them recline at the table and will come and wait on them.
Luke 12:36-38 (in Context) Luke 12 (Whole Chapter)
Luke 12:44
I tell you the truth, he will put him in charge of all his possessions.
Luke 12:43-45 (in Context) Luke 12 (Whole Chapter)
Luke 18:17
I tell you the truth, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it."
Luke 18:16-18 (in Context) Luke 18 (Whole Chapter)
Luke 18:29
"I tell you the truth," Jesus said to them, "no one who has left home or wife or brothers or parents or children for the sake of the kingdom of God
Luke 18:28-30 (in Context) Luke 18 (Whole Chapter)
Luke 20:21
So the spies questioned him: "Teacher, we know that you speak and teach what is right, and that you do not show partiality but teach the way of God in accordance with the truth.
Luke 20:20-22 (in Context) Luke 20 (Whole Chapter)
Luke 21:3
"I tell you the truth," he said, "this poor widow has put in more than all the others.
Luke 21:2-4 (in Context) Luke 21 (Whole Chapter)
Luke 21:32
"I tell you the truth, this generation will certainly not pass away until all these things have happened.
Luke 21:31-33 (in Context) Luke 21 (Whole Chapter)
Luke 23:43
Jesus answered him, "I tell you the truth, today you will be with me in paradise."
Luke 23:42-44 (in Context) Luke 23 (Whole Chapter)
John 1:14
The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the One and Only, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.
John 1:13-15 (in Context) John 1 (Whole Chapter)
John 1:17
For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ.
John 1:16-18 (in Context) John 1 (Whole Chapter)
John 1:51
He then added, "I tell you the truth, you shall see heaven open, and the angels of God ascending and descending on the Son of Man."
John 1:50-51 (in Context) John 1 (Whole Chapter)
John 3:3
In reply Jesus declared, "I tell you the truth, no one can see the kingdom of God unless he is born again. "
John 3:2-4 (in Context) John 3 (Whole Chapter)
John 3:5
Jesus answered, "I tell you the truth, no one can enter the kingdom of God unless he is born of water and the Spirit.
John 3:4-6 (in Context) John 3 (Whole Chapter)
John 3:11
I tell you the truth, we speak of what we know, and we testify to what we have seen, but still you people do not accept our testimony.
John 3:10-12 (in Context) John 3 (Whole Chapter)
John 3:21
But whoever lives by the truth comes into the light, so that it may be seen plainly that what he has done has been done through God."
John 3:20-22 (in Context) John 3 (Whole Chapter)
John 3:33
The man who has accepted it has certified that God is truthful.
John 3:32-34 (in Context) John 3 (Whole Chapter)
John 4:23
Yet a time is coming and has now come when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for they are the kind of worshipers the Father seeks.
John 4:22-24 (in Context) John 4 (Whole Chapter)
John 4:24
God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in spirit and in truth."
John 4:23-25 (in Context) John 4 (Whole Chapter)
John 5:19
Jesus gave them this answer: "I tell you the truth, the Son can do nothing by himself; he can do only what he sees his Father doing, because whatever the Father does the Son also does.
John 5:18-20 (in Context) John 5 (Whole Chapter)
John 5:24
"I tell you the truth, whoever hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life and will not be condemned; he has crossed over from death to life.
John 5:23-25 (in Context) John 5 (Whole Chapter)
John 5:25
I tell you the truth, a time is coming and has now come when the dead will hear the voice of the Son of God and those who hear will live.
John 5:24-26 (in Context) John 5 (Whole Chapter)
John 5:33
"You have sent to John and he has testified to the truth.
John 5:32-34 (in Context) John 5 (Whole Chapter)
John 6:26
Jesus answered, "I tell you the truth, you are looking for me, not because you saw miraculous signs but because you ate the loaves and had your fill.
John 6:25-27 (in Context) John 6 (Whole Chapter)
John 6:32
Jesus said to them, "I tell you the truth, it is not Moses who has given you the bread from heaven, but it is my Father who gives you the true bread from heaven.
John 6:31-33 (in Context) John 6 (Whole Chapter)
John 6:47
I tell you the truth, he who believes has everlasting life.
John 6:46-48 (in Context) John 6 (Whole Chapter)
John 6:53
Jesus said to them, "I tell you the truth, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink his blood, you have no life in you.
John 6:52-54 (in Context) John 6 (Whole Chapter)
John 7:18
He who speaks on his own does so to gain honor for himself, but he who works for the honor of the one who sent him is a man of truth; there is nothing false about him.
John 7:17-19 (in Context) John 7 (Whole Chapter)
John 8:32
Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free."
John 8:31-33 (in Context) John 8 (Whole Chapter)
John 8:34
Jesus replied, "I tell you the truth, everyone who sins is a slave to sin.
John 8:33-35 (in Context) John 8 (Whole Chapter)
John 8:40
"If you were Abraham's children," said Jesus, "then you would do the things Abraham did. As it is, you are determined to kill me, a man who has told you the truth that I heard from God. Abraham did not do such things.
John 8:39-41 (in Context) John 8 (Whole Chapter)
John 8:44
You belong to your father, the devil, and you want to carry out your father's desire. He was a murderer from the beginning, not holding to the truth, for there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks his native language, for he is a liar and the father of lies.
John 8:43-45 (in Context) John 8 (Whole Chapter)
Yet because I tell the truth, you do not believe me!
John 8:44-46 (in Context) John 8 (Whole Chapter)
John 8:46
Can any of you prove me guilty of sin? If I am telling the truth, why don't you believe me?
John 8:45-47 (in Context) John 8 (Whole Chapter)
John 8:51
I tell you the truth, if anyone keeps my word, he will never see death."
John 8:50-52 (in Context) John 8 (Whole Chapter)
John 8:58
"I tell you the truth," Jesus answered, "before Abraham was born, I am!"
John 8:57-59 (in Context) John 8 (Whole Chapter)
John 10:1
[ The Shepherd and His Flock ] "I tell you the truth, the man who does not enter the sheep pen by the gate, but climbs in by some other way, is a thief and a robber.
John 10:1-3 (in Context) John 10 (Whole Chapter)
John 10:7
Therefore Jesus said again, "I tell you the truth, I am the gate for the sheep.
John 10:6-8 (in Context) John 10 (Whole Chapter)
John 12:24
I tell you the truth, unless a kernel of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains only a single seed. But if it dies, it produces many seeds.
John 12:23-25 (in Context) John 12 (Whole Chapter)
John 13:16
I tell you the truth, no servant is greater than his master, nor is a messenger greater than the one who sent him.
John 13:15-17 (in Context) John 13 (Whole Chapter)
John 13:20
I tell you the truth, whoever accepts anyone I send accepts me; and whoever accepts me accepts the one who sent me."
John 13:19-21 (in Context) John 13 (Whole Chapter)
John 13:21
After he had said this, Jesus was troubled in spirit and testified, "I tell you the truth, one of you is going to betray me."
John 13:20-22 (in Context) John 13 (Whole Chapter)
John 13:38
Then Jesus answered, "Will you really lay down your life for me? I tell you the truth, before the rooster crows, you will disown me three times!
John 13:37-38 (in Context) John 13 (Whole Chapter)
John 14:6
Jesus answered, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.
John 14:5-7 (in Context) John 14 (Whole Chapter)
John 14:12
I tell you the truth, anyone who has faith in me will do what I have been doing. He will do even greater things than these, because I am going to the Father.
John 14:11-13 (in Context) John 14 (Whole Chapter)
John 14:17
the Spirit of truth. The world cannot accept him, because it neither sees him nor knows him. But you know him, for he lives with you and will be in you.
John 14:16-18 (in Context) John 14 (Whole Chapter)
John 15:26
"When the Counselor comes, whom I will send to you from the Father, the Spirit of truth who goes out from the Father, he will testify about me.
John 15:25-27 (in Context) John 15 (Whole Chapter)
John 16:7
But I tell you the truth: It is for your good that I am going away. Unless I go away, the Counselor will not come to you; but if I go, I will send him to you.
John 16:6-8 (in Context) John 16 (Whole Chapter)
John 16:13
But when he, the Spirit of truth, comes, he will guide you into all truth. He will not speak on his own; he will speak only what he hears, and he will tell you what is yet to come.
John 16:12-14 (in Context) John 16 (Whole Chapter)
John 16:20
I tell you the truth, you will weep and mourn while the world rejoices. You will grieve, but your grief will turn to joy.
John 16:19-21 (in Context) John 16 (Whole Chapter)
John 16:23
In that day you will no longer ask me anything. I tell you the truth, my Father will give you whatever you ask in my name.
John 16:22-24 (in Context) John 16 (Whole Chapter)
John 17:17
Sanctify them by the truth; your word is truth.
John 17:16-18 (in Context) John 17 (Whole Chapter)
John 18:23
"If I said something wrong," Jesus replied, "testify as to what is wrong. But if I spoke the truth, why did you strike me?"
John 18:22-24 (in Context) John 18 (Whole Chapter)
John 18:37
"You are a king, then!" said Pilate. Jesus answered, "You are right in saying I am a king. In fact, for this reason I was born, and for this I came into the world, to testify to the truth. Everyone on the side of truth listens to me."
John 18:36-38 (in Context) John 18 (Whole Chapter)
John 18:38
"What is truth?" Pilate asked. With this he went out again to the Jews and said, "I find no basis for a charge against him.
John 18:37-39 (in Context) John 18 (Whole Chapter)
John 19:35
The man who saw it has given testimony, and his testimony is true. He knows that he tells the truth, and he testifies so that you also may believe.
John 19:34-36 (in Context) John 19 (Whole Chapter)
John 21:18
I tell you the truth, when you were younger you dressed yourself and went where you wanted; but when you are old you will stretch out your hands, and someone else will dress you and lead you where you do not want to go."
John 21:17-19 (in Context) John 21 (Whole Chapter)