In ourselves, we are sinners, and yet through faith we are righteous by the imputation of God. For we trust him who promises to deliver us, and in the meantime struggle so that sin may not overwhelm us, but that we may stand up to it until he finally take it away from us.

The hair is the finest ornament women have. Of old, virgins used to wear it loose, except when they were in mourning.

When I am angry I can write, pray, and preach well, for then my whole temperament is quickened, my understanding sharpened, and all mundane vexations and temptations depart.

For where God built a church, there the Devil would also build a chapel.

A man must completely despair of himself in order to become fit to obtain the grace of Christ.

He who is well acquainted with the text of scripture, is a distinguished theologian. For a Bible passage or text is of more value than the comments of four authors.

To be convinced in our hearts that we have forgiveness of sins and peace with God by grace alone is the hardest thing.