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Jesus & Elvis
Jesus said: "Love thy neighbor." (Matthew 22:39)
Elvis said: "Don't be Cruel." (RCA, 1956)
Jesus is the lord's shepherd.
Elvis dated Cybill Shepherd.
Jesus was a part of a trinity.
Elvis' first band was a trio.
Jesus walked on water. (Matthew 14:25)
Elvis surfed. (Blue Hawaii, Paramount, 1965)
Jesus' entourage, the Apostles, had 12 members.
Elvis' entourage, the Memphis Mafai, had 12 members.
Jesus was resurrected.
Elvis had a famous 1968 "comeback" TV special.
Jesus said: "If anyman thirst let him come unto me and drink." (John 7:37)
Elvis said: "Drinks are on me." (Jailhouse Rock, MGM, 1957)
Jesus was a Capricorn. (December 25)
Elvis was a Capricorn. (January 8)
Matthew was one of Jesus' many biographers. (The Gospel According to Matthew)
Neil Matthews was one of Elvis' many biographers. (Elvis: A Golden Tribute)
"[Jesus'] countenance was like lightning and his raiment white as snow." (Matthew 28:3)
Elvis wore snow white jump suits with lightning bolts. (Los Vegas, 1968)
Jesus lived in a state of grace in a near eastern land.
Elvis lived in Graceland in a nearly eastern state.
Jesus was first and foremost the son of God.
Elvis first recorded with Sun Records, which today are considered to be his foremost recordings.
Jesus was the lamb of God.
Elvis wore mutton chop sideburns.
Jesus' father is everywhere.
Elvis' father was a drifter, and moved around quite a bit.
Jesus was a carpenter.
Elvis' favorite high school class was wood shop.
Jesus wore a crown of thorns.
Elvis wore Royal Crown hair styler.
Jesus said: "Man shall not live by bread alone."
Elvis liked his sandwiches with peanut butter and bananas.
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