for the Son of Man has come to seek and to save that which was lost."

For the Son of Man came to save that which was lost.

just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life [as] a ransom for many."

For God did not send His Son into the world so that He might condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved.

The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly.

And if anyone hears My words and does not believe, I do not judge him; for I did not come that I might judge the world, but that I might save the world.

Faithful is this word, and worthy of all acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am first.

"But I say to you who hear: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you,

To him who strikes you on the one cheek, offer the other also. And from him who takes your [outer] garment, do not forbid the tunic either.

And just as you want men to do to you, you also do to them likewise.

But Jesus answered and said, "Stop right there." And touching his ear, He healed him.

Then Jesus said, "Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do." And dividing His garments, they cast lots.

But I say to you not to resist an evil person. But whoever shall slap you on your right cheek, turn to him the other also.

Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.

For to this you were called, because Christ also suffered for us, leaving behind an example for you, that you should follow in His footsteps,

who, being verbally abused, did not return verbal insults, when [He] suffered, [He] did not threaten, but committed [Himself] to Him who judges righteously;