"We absolve all who undertake this journey from all penance for their sins."

"Let those who have been exhausting themselves to the detriment both of body and soul now strive for a twofold reward."

"Warriors who hear my voice, you who will go to war, rejoice, because you are taking up a legitimate war… Arm yourselves with the sword of the Maccabees and go to defend the house of Israel who is the …"

"Let your arms be stained with the blood of the infidels."

"When you have decided to go, you must publicly make your vow and dedicate yourselves to God."