One has been called the King of Kings, the other the King of Rock ยnย Roll. But those arenยt the only similarities between Jesus Christ and Elvis Presley.
Whosoever, the online magazine for gays, lesbians, and transgendered Christians, has highlighted other commonalities shared by two of the worldยs most beloved kings.
For example: ยJesus said: “Love thy neighbor.” (Matthew 22:39). Elvis said: “Don’t be cruel.” (RCA, 1956)ย
ยJesus is the Lord’s shepherd. Elvis dated Cybill Shepherd.ย
ยJesus was resurrected. Elvis had the famous 1968 ยcomebackย TV special.ย
ยJesus’ entourage, the Apostles, had 12 members. Elvis’ entourage, the Memphis Mafia, had 12 members.ย
ยMary, an important woman in Jesus’ life, had an Immaculate Conception. Priscilla, an important woman in Elvis’ life, went to Immaculate Conception High School.ย
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