“I'm not going to leave this circle, I'm not going to leave until you...” – Jesus, The Last Temptation of Christ ... Movie Quotes Database

Jesus

[drawing a circle in the earth while he speaks to God]

I'm not going to leave this circle, I'm not going to leave until you speak to me. No signs, no pain, just speak to me in human words. Whatever path you want, I'll take. Love, or the axe, or anything else. Now if you want me to stay here and die, I'll do that too, but you have to tell me.

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Saul You had orders to kill him and you haven't done it. Now he acts like a prophet, and you follow him! Judas Did you hear what he said back there? Saul Yes I heard him. We took an oath against Rome. I don't see a thing against Rome around here, all I see are Jews against Jews. Judas Then you're not listening. Rabbi That is blasphemy. Jesus Didn't they tell you? I am the saint of blasphemy. Don't make any mistakes, I didn't come here to bring peace, I came to bring a sword! Rabbi Talking like that will get you killed. Jesus Me, killed? Listen to me. This temple will be torn down in three days, torn down to the ground! Jesus I wish there was another way, but there isn't. I have to die on the cross. Judas I won't let you die. Jesus You don't have a choice. Neither do I. Remember, we're bringing God and man together. They'll never be together unless I die. I'm the sacrifice... Forget everything else, understand that.