On Sunday, Colorado congresswoman Rep. Lauren Boebert made an unusual request to her followers: To share their “favorite verses” from the Bible. And the internet gleefully stepped up to the plate.
As expected, Boebert’s request triggered an avalanche of comments calling her out for her own transgressions while being urged to live the teaching of Jesus for a change.
“What’s your favorite Bible verse?” tweeted the gun-toting, QAnon-endorsing lawmaker before being deluged with an assortment of critical comments and creative non-Biblical responses.
Check some of the responses below.
What’s your favorite Bible verse?
— Lauren Boebert (@laurenboebert) May 16, 2021
Weak of the soul are those that strap weapons to their thighs.
— Sal (@Salmazzurco) May 16, 2021
"I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me.”
Matthew 25: 31-40
This is the most citied Bible verse for welcoming foreigners.
The @GOPChairwoman @GOP @RepBoebert should revisit their Christian values.
— Seriously (@WildDeuces12) May 16, 2021
Unfortunately when she “gave” people food she poisoned them!
— Susan Fink (@SofaKingSickGOP) May 16, 2021
“And thou husband’s tiny peen shall remain within thy holy zipper in the presence of minors.”
Boebert 6:9
— Basement Patriot (@PatriotPartyPR) May 16, 2021
For the life of me, I can`t figure out how Boebert, Marjorie Taylor Greene, and Marco rubio think they`re Christians unless it`s just an act to grift old ppl like Jim baker does ,but they are not real Christians lol
— Hot pie (@only_christos) May 16, 2021
I am not Christian, but I do like the one that is clear about worshiping false prophets. I suggest those who keep making Trump the face of the Republican Party should look that one up.
— David Weissman (@davidmweissman) May 16, 2021
"Thou shalt have no other gods before Me" is one of the Ten Commandments found in the Hebrew Bible at Exodus 20:2 and Deuteronomy 5:6. It is the central tenet of the Abrahamic religions and prohibits the religion's followers from worshipping gods other than the Lord.
GOP: pic.twitter.com/aCG2p4Lypi
— Scapper 💙 (@realscapper) May 16, 2021
Blessed are the meek for they shall inherit the earth.
Good reason never to support someone like 45.
— Matt Keleher WØMDK (@M12650708) May 16, 2021
Matthew 25: 31-40. Read, understand and feel very ashamed.
— Christopher E Wheatley (@ChristopherEWh2) May 16, 2021
He who practices deceit shall not dwell within my house; He who speaks falsehood shall not maintain his position before me. (Psalm 101:7)
— lddangelo (@lddangelo1) May 16, 2021
The one where Jesus told his followers that he would not heal them for free because it was socialism— oh, and also when he told refugees to go back to where they came from.
— CB is Big Baby Jesus. (@ConservBlue2020) May 16, 2021
In this incredibly specific context, 1 Timothy 2:12.
"I do not permit a woman to teach or to have authority over a man; she must be silent."
— Drew Cooper (@FixTheVote) May 16, 2021
"Those who live by the sword will perish by the sword." Same goes for guns, I guess.
— Diane Bernaerts 🇧🇪🌊🌊🌊 (@DianeBernaerts) May 16, 2021
The one where insurrectionists who plotted with an orange clown to overthrow the government go to prison. Antonia:1776
— Antonia Lee Donnelly (@DonnellyAntonia) May 16, 2021
Though shalt not worship false gods.. pic.twitter.com/uEyIVaBxR7
— Frankie Mac9🇮🇪#NotMovingOn #NotGoingAway 3.5% (@FrankieMac9) May 16, 2021
I think it's the one that says: Lauren Boebert is to be expelled from office. GFY chapter ,2, verse 1
— Colorado Mom🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲 (@ColoradoMom19) May 16, 2021
This one’s scaring the hell outta Gaetz and Former Guy about now:
“There is nothing concealed that will not be disclosed, or hidden that will not be made known.” – Luke 12:2
— Daniel O’Brien (@00Dad_Again) May 16, 2021
The one where it says you shouldn’t expose yourself to minors. Your hubby may want to study it.
— Chris (@OilyCanvas) May 16, 2021
Thou shalt not steal, Boebert. https://t.co/WpFtwhKYhQ
— Larry Lart (@larryolart) May 16, 2021
Matthew 6:5 And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by others. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward in full. But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray.
— Mike (@Mike_Hart_UT) May 16, 2021
Exodus 23:1
“You shall not bear a false report; do not join your hand with a wicked man to be a malicious witness.
— Gammy CP (@GammyCP7) May 16, 2021
