The Ego Eimi's of Jesus

"Ego eimi" is the transliteration of the Greek  εγω ειμι which means, "I am".  In the New Testament, most of the uses of ego eimi are by Jesus.  It is used repeatedly by Jesus as part of His claim of deity, especially in the book of John.  (For a good explanation of why saying "ego eimi" would be a claim of deity, click here.)

I found it helpful and stirring to see all of the times Jesus said "ego eimi".  Here's a list, from the English Standard Version (www.esvbible.org)

Matt 14:27 But immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying, “Take heart; it is I. Do not be afraid.”  

Mark 6:50 for they all saw him and were terrified. But immediately he spoke to them and said, “Take heart; it is I. Do not be afraid.”

Mark 14:62 And Jesus said, “I am, and you will see the Son of Man seated at the right hand of Power, and coming with the clouds of heaven.”

Luke 22:70 So they all said, “Are you the Son of God, then?” And he said to them, “You say that I am.”

Luke 24:39 See my hands and my feet, that it is I myself. Touch me, and see. For a spirit does not have flesh and bones as you see that I have.”

John 4:26 Jesus said to her, “I who speak to you am he.”  

John 6:20 But he said to them, “It is I; do not be afraid.”

John 6:35 Jesus said to them, “I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me shall not hunger, and whoever believes in me shall never thirst.

John 6:41 So the Jews grumbled about him, because he said, “I am the bread that came down from heaven.”

John 6:48  I am the bread of life.

John 6:51 I am the living bread that came down from heaven. If anyone eats of this bread, he will live forever. And the bread that I will give for the life of the world is my flesh.”  

John 8:12 Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.”

John 8:18 I am the one who bears witness about myself, and the Father who sent me bears witness about me.”

John 8:24 I told you that you would die in your sins, for unless you believe that I am he you will die in your sins.”

John 8:28 So Jesus said to them, “When you have lifted up the Son of Man, then you will know that I am he, and that I do nothing on my own authority, but speak just as the Father taught me.

John 8:58 Jesus said to them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, before Abraham was, I am.”

John 10:7 So Jesus again said to them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, I am the door of the sheep.

John 10:9 I am the door. If anyone enters by me, he will be saved and will go in and out and find pasture.

John 10:11  I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.

John 10:14  I am the good shepherd. I know my own and my own know me,

John 11:25 Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live,

John 13:19  I am telling you this now, before it takes place, that when it does take place you may believe that I am he.

John 14:6 Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.

John 15:1 “I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinedresser.

John 15:5 I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing.

John 18:5 They answered him, “Jesus of Nazareth.” Jesus said to them, “I am he.” Judas, who betrayed him, was standing with them.

John 18:6 When Jesus said to them, “I am he,” they drew back and fell to the ground.

John 18:8 Jesus answered, “I told you that I am he. So, if you seek me, let these men go.”

Acts 9:5 And he said, “Who are you, Lord?” And he said, “I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting.

Acts 18:10  for I am with you, and no one will attack you to harm you, for I have many in this city who are my people.”

Acts 22:8 And I answered, ‘Who are you, Lord?’ And he said to me, ‘I am Jesus of Nazareth, whom you are persecuting.’

Acts 26:15 And I said, ‘Who are you, Lord?’ And the Lord said, ‘I am Jesus whom you are persecuting.

Rev 1:8 “I am the Alpha and the Omega,” says the Lord God, “who is and who was and who is to come, the Almighty.” (see 22:13 below)

Rev 1:17 When I saw him, I fell at his feet as though dead. But he laid his right hand on me, saying, “Fear not, I am the first and the last,

Rev 2:23 and I will strike her children dead. And all the churches will know that I am he who searches mind and heart, and I will give to each of you according to your works.

Rev 22:13  I am the Alpha and the Omega, the first and the last, the beginning and the end.”  

Rev 22:16  “I, Jesus, have sent my angel to testify to you about these things for the churches. I am the root and the descendant of David, the bright morning star.”