Quotes about Rumors

The reports of my death have been greatly exaggerated.

He does not say: "There dare not be an evil rumor," but rather: "There will be evil rumors. The world will revile him and hold him to be a wicked scoundrel, a heretic, and a deceiver.

Paul's purpose, in any case, was not to encourage the Thessalonians' tendency toward lurid apocalyptic speculation, but to assure them that, despite fears and rumors, God was in charge. Jesus was indeed the coming world ruler, and they, as his people, were secure.

Our churches are being destroyed by gossip. What is it about us that wants to hear all the garbage?

and you have even appointed prophets in Jerusalem to proclaim on your behalf: ‘There is a king in Judah.’ Soon these rumors will reach the ears of the king. So come, let us confer together.”

Then I sent him this reply: “There is nothing to these rumors you are spreading; you are inventing them in your own mind.”

My visitor speaks falsehood; he gathers slander in his heart; he goes out and spreads it abroad.

Without wood, a fire goes out; without gossip, a conflict ceases.

At that time Herod the tetrarch heard the reports about Jesus

You will hear of wars and rumors of wars, but see to it that you are not alarmed. These things must happen, but the end is still to come.

Now King Herod heard about this, for Jesus’ name had become well known, and people were saying, “John the Baptist has risen from the dead! That is why miraculous powers are at work in him.”

When you hear of wars and rumors of wars, do not be alarmed. These things must happen, but the end is still to come.