The Passion of the Christ
The Passion of the Christ

Jesus: Forgive them, Father. They know not what they do.

The Passion of the Christ
The Passion of the Christ

Jesus: You have heard it said you shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy. But I say to you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you. For if you love only those who love you, what reward is there in that?

The Passion of the Christ
The Passion of the Christ

[first title card]
Title card: He was wounded for our transgressions, crushed for our iniquities; by His wounds we are healed. Isaiah 53; 700 B.C.

The Passion of the Christ
The Passion of the Christ

Jesus: My heart is ready.

The Passion of the Christ
The Passion of the Christ

Satan: Do you really believe that one man can bear the full burden of sin?
Jesus: Shelter Me, O, Lord. I trust in you. In you I take refuge.
Satan: No one man can carry this burden, I tell you. It is far too heavy. Saving their souls is too costly. No-one. Ever. No. Never.
Jesus: Father, Y-you can do all

things. If it is possible, let this chalice pass from me... But let your will be done, not mine.
Satan: Who is your father? Who are you?

The Passion of the Christ
The Passion of the Christ

Jesus: See, mother, I make all things new.

The Passion of the Christ
The Passion of the Christ

Mary: Flesh of my flesh... Heart of my heart... My son, let me die with you.

The Passion of the Christ
The Passion of the Christ

Jesus: You are My friends. There is no greater love than for a man to lay down his life for his friends. I cannot be with you much longer, My friends. You cannot go where I am going. My commandment to you after I am gone is this: Love one another. As I have loved you, so love one another.

The Passion of the Christ
The Passion of the Christ

Jesus: I am the good shepherd. I lay down my life for My sheep. No-one takes my life from me, but I lay it down of my own accord. I have power to lay it down and the power to take it up again. This command is from my Father.

The Passion of the Christ
The Passion of the Christ

[to the guards beating Jesus on his way to Golgotha]
Simon: Stop! Stop! Leave him alone! If you don't stop, I won't carry that cross one more step. I don't care what you do to me!

The Passion of the Christ
The Passion of the Christ

Jesus: Peter! Put it down! Those who live by the sword shall die by the sword.

The Passion of the Christ
The Passion of the Christ

Dismas: I ask only that you remember me when you enter your kingdom.
Jesus: Amen, I tell you that you that on this day you will be with me in paradise.

The Passion of the Christ
The Passion of the Christ

Jesus: Take this and drink. This is my blood, spilled for you and for many. Do this in memory of me.

The Passion of the Christ
The Passion of the Christ

[being questioned after his arrest]
Caiphas: Tell us, are you the Messiah? The Son of the living God?
Jesus: I am...

The Passion of the Christ
The Passion of the Christ

Jesus: So love one another.

The Passion of the Christ
The Passion of the Christ

Jesus: You are my friends. And there is no greater love than for a man to lay down his life for his friends.

The Passion of the Christ
The Passion of the Christ

Caiphas: They say you're a king. Where is this kingdom of yours? What line of kings do you descend from? Speak up! You're just the son of some obscure carpenter, no? Some say you're Elijah, but he was carried off to Heaven in a chariot! Why don't you say something? You've been brought here as a blasphemer! What do you say to that? Defend yourself.
Jesus: I

have spoken openly to everyone. I've taught in the Temple where we all gathered. Ask those who have heard what I have to say.
Temple Guard: Is that how you address the High Priest? With arrogance?
[the Temple guard strikes Jesus with authority]
Jesus: If I have spoken evil, tell me what evil I have said. But if not, why do you hit me?

The Passion of the Christ
The Passion of the Christ

Jesus: Judas... you betray the Son of Man with a kiss?

The Passion of the Christ
The Passion of the Christ

Judas: I have sinned, betrayed innocent blood. Take the money back! I don't want it!
Caiphas: If you believe you have betrayed innocent blood, that is your affair. Now, take the money... and go.

The Passion of the Christ
The Passion of the Christ

[first lines]
Jesus: Peter. You could not watch even one hour with me?