Are Jesus’ words (red letter Bible) more important than other Scripture?

For I have given them the words that you gave me, and they have received them and have come to know in truth that I came from you; and they have believed that you sent me.

God gave words to Jesus who in turn gave them to his disciples. They received them, resulting in them knowing truly that Jesus came from the Father and believing “that you sent me.”

Jesus’ prayer in his final hours on earth is sometimes referred to as the “High Priestly Prayer.” It is offered in the upper room on the night of His betrayal.

I do not ask for these only, but also for those who will believe in me through their word, that they may all be one, just as you, Father, are in me, and I in you, that they also may be in us, so that the world may believe that you have sent me.

I [Jesus] don’t pray for these only [disciples, particularly apostles], but for all that will believe in Me through their word. In order that all may be one, just as You, the Father are in Me and I in You, that they will be in Us so that the world might believe that You have sent Me.

Jesus’ prayer in his final hours on earth is sometimes referred to as the “High Priestly Prayer.” He has been praying for the apostles (vss 6-18) stating that one was lost to Satan (vs 12) and that “I have given them your word” (vs 14).

So then, brothers, stand firm and hold to the traditions that you were taught by us, either by our spoken word or by our letter.

Therefore brethren, remember and continue in the traditions (teachings) of the apostles (“us”), whether what we spoke or sent by letter.

Paul’s second letter to the church in Thessalonica where he is warning them about coming destructive forces to the faithful and letters that even seem like they may have come from the apostles (vs 2). At issue here is the false teaching that Jesus has already come (vs 2). Those that succumb to such teaching are possibly even helped by God who “sends them a strong delusion, so that they may believe what is false,” (vs 11) because they take “pleasure in unrighteousness” (vs 13).

For it has been reported to me by Chloe’s people that there is quarreling among you, my brothers. What I mean is that each one of you says, I follow Paul, or I follow Apollos, or I follow Cephas, or I follow Christ. Is Christ divided? Was Paul crucified for you? Or were you baptized in the name of Paul?

I [Paul] have heard from Chloe’s people that quarrels are happening based on individuals claiming allegiance to Paul, Apollos, Peter or Christ. But Christ is not/should not be divided in this way. Christ was crucified. They are baptized into Christ.

Paul is writing to the church in Corinth dealing with several serious issues throughout the letter, but here dealing with divisions among them.

And they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers.

Christians were devoted to the apostles’ teaching and the fellowship (collective) activities of breaking bread and prayer.

Immediately following the mass conversion (3,000) on the Day of Pentecost, the saints began meeting together and established what became known as the church in Jerusalem (Acts 8:1, 11:22).

Every word of God proves true; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him. Do not add to his words, lest he rebuke you and you be found a liar.

All the words of God prove true. He is a shield to those who take refuge in Him. Don’t add to His words, or God will rebuke you and expose you as a liar.

A proverb of Agur, son of Jakeh (vs 1), who is otherwise unknown in the rest of Scripture.

So then you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God, built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus himself being the cornerstone, in whom the whole structure, being joined together, grows into a holy temple in the Lord. In him you also are being built together into a dwelling place for God by the Spirit.

You are no longer set apart, but now are fellow citizens with the saints of God’s household, built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets. Jesus, Himself is the chief cornerstone, in whom the entire building joins together and grows into a holy temple in the Lord. In Christ, you also are adding together to form a dwelling place for God by the Spirit.

Paul is pointing out to the Ephesians and Gentile Christians, that though they were at one time “called the uncircumcision by the circumcised” (vs 11), they are now part of the inheritance in Christ as a result of the “peace” that has been preached (vs 18).

In the first book, O Theophilus, I have dealt with all that Jesus began to do and teach, until the day when he was taken up, after he had given commands through the Holy Spirit to the apostles whom he had chosen.

In the first book [Gospel of Luke], Theophilus, I [Luke] presented all that Jesus began to do and teach up until the day He ascended [to heaven] and after He had given commands through the Holy Spirit to the apostles whom He had appointed.

Luke’s “part 2” account to Theophilus, where he opens with a brief summary (vss 1-11) that recaps/overlaps with the ending of the “part 1” (Luke 24:36-53). Jesus, with His apostles (vs 2), is reminding them of the “promise of the Father” (“the Helper”) that He first told them about in the upper room before His crucifixion (John 14:15-17, 16:7-14). He is also referring back to the same thing John the Baptist had originally proclaimed, “I baptize you with water, but he who is mightier than I is coming, the strap of whose sandals I am not worthy to untie. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire.” (Luke 3:16)This is just before He ascends into heaven (vs 9) and the day of Pentecost (chapter 2).

The Jews therefore marveled, saying, How is it that this man has learning, when he has never studied? So Jesus answered them, My teaching is not mine, but his who sent me. If anyone’s will is to do God’s will, he will know whether the teaching is from God or whether I am speaking on my own authority. The one who speaks on his own authority seeks his own glory; but the one who seeks the glory of him who sent him is true, and in him there is no falsehood.

The Jews were amazed since this man was not educated. Jesus responded to them that His teaching was not His own, but His Father’s. If one is interested in obeying God, they will know that He was speaking with the authority from God, not His own. Anyone speaking on his own authority is seeking their own glory, while the one seeking to glorify the Father that sent Him is true and pure.

Jesus is teaching in the temple (vs 14) during the Jews Feast of Booths (vs 2). He has gone there ”privately” (vs 10) because His ”time had not yet fully come” (vs 8).

And behold, there appeared to them Moses and Elijah, talking with him. And Peter said to Jesus, Lord, it is good that we are here. If you wish, I will make three tents here, one for you and one for Moses and one for Elijah. He was still speaking when, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them, and a voice from the cloud said, This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased; listen to him.

Moses and Elijah appeared talking with him (Jesus) at which point Peter said, “Lord, it is good we are here. If you like, we can make three tabernacles, one for each of you.” And while he was speaking, a bright cloud came overhead and a voice said, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased. Listen to him.”

Jesus has taken Peter, James, and John to a high mountain where they witness His transfiguration. Matthew’s account parallels with Mark (9:2-13) and Luke (9:28-36).

Long ago, at many times and in many ways, God spoke to our fathers by the prophets, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed the heir of all things, through whom also he created the world.

In a previous time God spoke to man through the prophets, but now (“these last days”) He has spoken through His son, Jesus Christ. Additionally, God appointed Him heir of all things and through Him created the world.

The opening to the letter of Hebrews. Written to Jews who had believed and obeyed the gospel. The writer is beginning his argument and evidence for why everything is better in Jesus by pointing to the prophets (and angels) who had, in times past, delivered God’s message.

For I have not spoken on my own authority, but the Father who sent me has himself given me a commandment—what to say and what to speak. And I know that his commandment is eternal life. What I say, therefore, I say as the Father has told me.”

I [Jesus] haven't spoken a word on my own, but only what the Father has commanded me to say. His words are eternal life, so I say what He has told me to say.

Jesus enters His final week. He has just returned to Jerusalem for Passover, and He was greeted with a triumphal entry (vs 12-15). These are the last recorded words He will say in public; they conclude His public ministry.