If you've spent time reading certain Bibles, you've probably noticed that some words appear in red.
Many people wonder:
What are the red letters in the Bible?
The answer is simple.
The red letters are the words spoken by Jesus Christ. Bible publishers began printing His words in red to help readers quickly identify His teachings, conversations, parables, promises, warnings, and encouragement throughout Scripture.
The visual reminder has helped generations of Christians focus on the teachings of Jesus and the life-changing truths He shared.
At Mending My Faith, the Red Letter Collection was inspired by a simple question:
What do the words of Jesus still do today?
Why Are the Words of Jesus Printed in Red?
The tradition of printing the words of Jesus in red began more than a century ago.
The goal was not to elevate Christ's words above the rest of Scripture but to help readers easily identify His direct teachings throughout the Gospels.
Today, many Christians refer to the teachings of Christ simply as "the Red Letters."
When people talk about following the Red Letters, they are often referring to living according to the words, example, and teachings of Jesus.
What Do the Red Letters Speak To?
One reason the Red Letters continue to resonate with believers is because Jesus spoke directly to many of the same struggles people face today.
He spoke to:
Anxiety
Jesus reminded His followers not to worry about tomorrow and encouraged them to trust their Heavenly Father.
Fear
Again and again, Christ called people to faith instead of fear.
Weariness
He invited the weary and burdened to come to Him for rest.
Forgiveness
Jesus taught radical forgiveness and grace.
Hope
Even in difficult circumstances, Christ consistently pointed people toward hope and eternal perspective.
Love
Perhaps more than anything, the Red Letters reveal God's love for people and His desire for relationship with them.
Thousands of years later, those same teachings continue to speak to anxious minds, overwhelmed hearts, and people navigating difficult seasons of life.
Why We Created the Red Letter Collection
At Mending My Faith, many of our designs begin with real-life struggles.
Anxiety.
Overthinking.
Exhaustion.
Waiting.
Fear.
The need to let go of what we cannot control.
As we created designs around those themes, we noticed something.
Again and again, the answer pointed back to the words of Jesus.
That realization inspired our growing Red Letter Collection.
Each design explores a different way Christ's teachings continue to impact our lives today.
Red Letters = Spoken Grace
One of our most popular Red Letter designs is Red Letters = Spoken Grace.
The message reflects the truth that Jesus consistently spoke with grace, mercy, compassion, forgiveness, and hope.
His words restored the broken.
Encouraged the weary.
Comforted the hurting.
Corrected the wandering.
And pointed people back to God.
For many believers, the phrase serves as a reminder that grace is not simply an idea. It was spoken, demonstrated, and lived through Christ Himself.
Link to Red Letters = Spoken Grace
What Do the Red Letters Do?
As our collection has grown, each design has explored a different answer to that question.
The Red Letters:
- Speak Grace
- Mend Hearts
- Break Chains
- Rewrite Stories
- Calm the Noise
- Point the Way Home
- Shine as a Light in the Dark
- Show Where Hope Grows
These phrases are not meant to replace Scripture.
Instead, they serve as faith-based reminders of the truths Jesus taught and the impact His words continue to have today.
Red Letters Clothing as a Wearable Reminder
Many people search for Red Letters clothing because they want more than just Christian apparel.
They want a reminder.
A reminder to trust.
A reminder to pray.
A reminder to focus on what is true.
A reminder to return to the teachings of Jesus when life feels overwhelming.
That idea aligns closely with our belief in wearable reminders—simple visual prompts that help redirect our attention back toward biblical truth during ordinary moments throughout the day.
Why the Red Letters Still Matter
The world has changed dramatically since Jesus walked the earth.
Human struggles have not.
People still wrestle with anxiety.
People still carry burdens.
People still need hope.
People still need grace.
That is why the Red Letters continue to matter.
The words of Jesus still speak to the deepest needs of the human heart.
And they continue to remind us that God is present, faithful, and actively working in our lives.
Explore the Red Letter Collection
If you're looking for faith-based apparel inspired by the words of Jesus, we invite you to explore our growing Red Letter Collection.
Each design is built around a simple idea:
The words of Jesus still change lives.
Additional Resources:
Why Faith-Based Shirts Make Helpful Wearable Reminders