Jesus Tattoos for Men

Getting a tattoo is not a decision to be taken lightly - well, at least it shouldn’t be. Most of us who get these permanent marksdo so because we want to provide a physical space on our bodies for something which means a lot to us - like a representation of faith.

What do they mean?

A religious tattoo is a very personal thing, like any tattoo, and the specific meaning will vary for the individual. For some it may signify an important moment in their life, like the day they converted, or perhaps had some kind of epiphany. But the general consensus is that displaying Jesus’ face on your body shows a true commitment to your faith. Devotion to Christianity is achieved by visiting church, praying and many other aspects, but there is arguably no truer devotion to your faith than getting what is essentially a permanent seal on your body.

Receiving a tattoo can be a divisive issue, mind you, but according to the Bible, it is perfectly okay for someone of the Christian faith to do so. There are even references to Jesus himself having one, and many people feel that having a Jesus tattoo helps them with Evangelism; it provides a way of reaching out to the community in a way that doesn’t alienate people. Most people would agree that are more likely to approach someone to ask about their tattoo than their religion.

For others, it is believed that displaying Jesus on your body will make your faith stronger in the eyes of God and yourself. Having an image of Jesus on the body provides a necessary balance to some people’s lives, and sense of calm reassurance to others’. It’s a sort of a surreal and private devotion, if you will.

Why are they popular?

They show devotion in a way that is popular. Giving yourself a tattoo is about displaying a belief to the world - whether that belief is as simple as the name of the person you love, or, as in this case, the face of your saviour. Jesus tattoos for men continue to be incredibly popular because they are an effortless balance between style and faith. Let’s not forget, after all, that tattoos are about style and creativity as well.

On a more aesthetic angle, Jesus tattoos for men tend to look really good, and they can be stylish as well as symbolic; the complexities of the images most commonly used for such tattoos naturally take a lot of time to get right in terms of the shading and emotion, but in the hands of an exceptional tattoo artist, they can look incredible.

The majority of men favour these tattoos on their arms because for one, there are a number of wonderful designs to choose from, but more pressingly it’s because here they are conspicuous. A tattoo on the arm - particularly the forearm - is going to be a lot more noticeable than something on the back, as impressive as some back and torso Jesus tattoos are, and therefore will display that devotion more clearly.

Check out the best Jesus tattoos for men

This jesus tattoo portrays him using the international sign of prayer with his hands together and eyes closed. Also in the artwork jesus is seen holding Rosary Beads and wearing the Crown of Thorns to highlight his Christian faith.

A poignant image of jesus attached to the cross as a reminder of what the Son of God did for his followers. This jesus tattoo for men clearly shows the pain on his face and the scarlet red blood pouring from his wounds.

This rather large jesus tattoo design shows jesus in a light we have seen so very often. The fear in his eyes is expertly done along with the intricate design of the Crown of Thorns. You can work out from the tattoo that jesus is on the cross without it actually being shown.

This jesus tattoo ideas sees the Son of God watching over the owner in the clouds in the sky representing heaven. The doves above the head of jesus represent peace and they are circling around the clouds bringing balance to the tattoo.

Tattoo ideas for men come in all forms and this one clearly shows the pain and suffering jesus was going through. The bright red stream of blood running down his face highlights his misery, as does the very dramatic tear falling from his right eye. Very moving piece.

This colourless tattoo portrays jesus in a way everyone remembers, his long flowing hair and beard prominent in the design. The Crown of Thorns make up the image making us believe this was as he was on the cross.

Jesus tattoos for men have to be spot on if people are going to be able to decipher who the subject is. You can clearly make out jesus on this one. The pain on his face is brought out with the scars and blood - you don’t always need colour to highlight pain and suffering.

This jesus tattoos idea has been cleverly though out and highlights the owner’s faith in two very significant ways. The sign of the cross is a very popular design, but this one stands out with the face of jesus clearing shining through with small, but crucial cuts, to bring out his pain.

Plenty of colour in this one with the bloodied face of jesus wearing his Crown of Thorns clearly the focal point, but the sun shining from behind the Son of God brings out the tattoo in a more peaceful way to suggest He is always watching over you.

Jesus tattoos for guys without any colour don’t come much more powerful than this one. The sombre look in his eyes shows the peace He is now at after all the pain and suffering, while the image of him standing in the sun brings peace and happiness to the design.

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This tattoo of jesus highlights the Son of God with inner peace following his ordeal on the cross. The closure of his eyes shows jesus at his most peaceful which also brings peace to the owner.

Having a tattoo on clear show is a brave move. This tattoo of jesus looking down on his followers clearly highlights the owner’s faith and with the design on his neck, the owner is 100% confident in his faith.

Coming up with tattoos ideas is difficult and you should only get one if have truly though about it. There is definitely thought in this one with jesus once again using the international of sign of prayer, while the inscription of INRI comes from the Latin translation of Jesus King of the Jews.

This tattoo of jesus goes away from the normal jesus tattoo design, but you can clearly make out his message. The owner has opted to highlight the Son of God in a more tribal manner, with the Crown of Thorns more prominent in this one.

Plain, simple and to the point. This tattoo of jesus clearly shows the moment of him nailed to the cross. The cross does not need to be included in the tattoo to send out the message. The bright blood coming from the wounds in his hands make that abundantly clear.

Colour is not always needed in a tattoo for it to stand out. The darkness of this one sends out a powerful message of the owner’s faith. The deep incision of the cut on jesus’ face highlights the pain He went through for his followers.

This is another poignant image of jesus as he was when tied to the cross. The nail through his hand and Crown of Thorns on his head are clearly visible for all to see. The King of Jews mention once again shows the detail the owner wants to highlight his faith.

Another colour-less piece shows the pain etched on jesus’ face while tied to the cross. The cross is again not needed to get the point across, but the Crown of Thorns stands out as like a beacon on his head.

This tattoo again shows the pain on jesus’ faith, but rather than being a normal portrait this one stands out because of the lack of colour. The outline of the Crown of Thorns brings the tattoo to life, as well as the long, dark flowing hair.

This tattoo again shows the pain and suffering jesus went through while tied to the cross. The black and white image clearly shows what he went through, while the gentle stream of blood dripping from his faith shows how strongly the owner feels about his faith.

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Another powerful and moving image of jesus showing the pain and suffering on his face. The detail on the Crown of Thorns just highlights the sorrow going through the mind of jesus. Once again colour is not needed to bring this design to life.

This tattoo clearly shows the moment jesus was tied to the cross. The fine detail that has gone into the cross makes the image stand out, while the pain is clearly shown on his face as the cross is held aloft.

A lot of time, effort and thought has gone into this jesus tattoo and the sun shining over the image of jesus on the cross id very moving. The sun breaking through clouds highlights how important jesus is on this tattoo and the message the owner wants to send out.

A clear sign of jesus watching over the tattoo owner in this one with the message 'I shall fear no evil.' The sun shining through above jesus allows the owner to believe their faith and that good times are always ahead.

This jesus tattoo goes away from the more common ones of him on the cross, this design shows jesus as a baby boy with his mother to highlight the start of his life. The dove in the background brings peace to the image.

This Jesus Tattoo shows the face and neck of a somber looking Jesus Christ with his eyes downwards. His hair falls gracefully around his face on his shoulders. To be tattooed on the entire upper arm for guys, the image conveys a sense of peace and calm.

This tattoo design covers the entire chest area plus the left upper arm. Jesus Christ stands with his arms wide open next to an angel of mercy who bears his heavy cross. The words "Lord Forgive Me" are emblazoned at the top. This image signifies mercy and forgiveness for one's sins.

This Jesus tattoo idea is inspired by Leonardo Da Vinci's famous painting "The Last Supper." Tattooed on an entire forearm from wrist to elbow, it depicts Jesus at his last supper with his twelve apostles where he declared that he was going to be betrayed by one of them. It is a reminder of how we must never betray anyone's trust like Brutus betrayed Jesus.

This is a small tattoo for the index finger showing the face of Jesus Christ with his eyes cast downwards. It is elegant and non flashy and a very personal way to keep the Lord close to you. The tattoo will remind you to only do good deeds with your hand.

A very unique design among all the Jesus tattoo ideas, here we find Jesus wearing a crown of thorns in the foreground while Mary prays in the background. The design takes up much of the upper back for men. It stands to remind of the pain and suffering Lord Jesus suffered for us because he loved the world so much.

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A left profile of Jesus Christ wearing a crown of thorns and his right hand crucified to the cross, this is a symbol of the agony he endured for our sake. This tattoo is to be designed on the thighs of men.

Inked on the left breast (on top of the heart) and the left upper arm, this tattoo symbolizes Jesus wearing a crown of thorns looking skywards, while a pigeon flies in the clouds next to him and Mary bows her head in prayer. It is a beautiful design and a symbol of eternal love, mercy and forgiveness.

This Jesus tattoo for men is an elaborate design covering the entire chest and torso. At the top is a benevolent Jesus blessing us with his right hand raised flanked by two flying doves on either side. Below him lies a skull wearing a crown of thorns, representing death and the mortality of humans. Other faces and figures appear underneath and on the sides, all of who Jesus seems to watch over.

In this tattoo inked on the side of the torso, Jesus sits down with his hands tightly clasped dressed in only a cloth wrapped around his waist. Red whiplashes on his back and the crown of thorns on his head signifies Christ silently suffering extreme pain and humiliation.

This Jesus tattoo design shows key elements scenes from the crucifixion and takes up the entire back. Jesus Christ wearing the crown of thorns raises his eye towards the sky to ask for forgiveness for his tormentors while Mary Magdalene with roses on her dress is seen in prayer. The holy grail is prominently featured between Jesus and Mary Magdalene. Underneath Roman soldiers are shown driving nails through Jesus as he lies on the cross.

This is a beautiful and abstract design for the upper arm of men that displays the crown of thorns on top and large feathers of an angel's wing at the bottom. It conveys both pain and peace in one masterful design that shows less but speaks more.

A gorgeous tattoo to be featured on the leg, it shows the face of Christ crowned with thorns looking upwards at God in heaven. Underneath, a woman's fingers are clasped around a bead of rosary and a cross in prayer for his soul.

Inked on the left side of the chest, this tattoo shows Jesus holding a staff while an older man embraces him. There is a halo around Christ's head. This signifies Jesus as a divine worker of miracles and a powerful healer.

Covering the lower back, this is the scene of Jesus' crucifixion in progress. Two men drive nails into Jesus as he lies down on the cross. His followers watch in horror and pain in the background guarded by Roman soldiers. It serves as a powerful reminder of the pain and suffering Jesus had to endure.

A crucified Christ upright on the cross is shown in this tattoo that is to be inked on the chest of men. Atop the cross lies the Latin initials INRI, which proclaim Jesus the Nazareth is the king of the Jews. There is a powerful ray of light around him as five turtle doves, that signify the Holy Spirit, fly around him, breaking parts of a wall.

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Designed on the area of the hand between the base of the fingers and above the wrist, this is the image of an entire eye. Inside the pupil of the eye, a crucified Jesus with the cross is shown. This signifies seeing the world in a true and pure light.

This image is another of the Jesus tattoos that shows him sitting with his hands clasped with a crown of thorns on his head, waiting for his final ordeal of crucifixion. It is designed on the lower back of a man and bears the inscription 'Non Omnis Moriar' at the bottom right, which means " I shall not wholly die." The tattoo serves to remind us of Jesus' resurrection from the dead.

A stunning design of Jesus on the cross after crucifixion, this image is designed with such a perspective that Jesus' outstretched arm ends right under the wrist of the person on whose arm the tattoo is made. A nail and blood is prominently designed at the center of the wrist. The Latin initialism INRI and the crown of thorns also feature in this design.This tattoo is for those who want to truly feel the suffering of Jesus and share it by feeling as one with his pain.

To be inked on the entire arm, this design's most prominent element is the face of a bearded old man with eyes closed and face reflecting a lot of pain. He can stand for any of Jesus' beloved apostles, possibly Peter, mourning the loss of his master. Beneath his face, three crucified men can be seen. These are Jesus Christ in the center, along with two other men who were crucified alongside him.

One of the Jesus tattoos for guys, this design takes up the entire back and parts of the arm. A robed Lord Jesus is shown with his head bowed in reverence as if in prayer as an angel hovers above him shining a beam of light. A female figure with eyes closed also in prayer appears on the back of the right arm. This design stands for reverence to God.

Tattoo ideas for men are sometimes derived from famous works of art, like in this case. This is a skillful representation of Da Vinci's The Last Supper, designed on an entire forearm. As well as being one of the most famous paintings about Jesus of all time, it reminds us that Brutus betrayed Jesus and serves as a warning of how the ones who believe in the Lord should never betray anyone.

This tattoo on the upper arm is a simple design involving hands clasping rosary beads in prayer from which hangs a cross with Jesus crucified on it. The cross shines with the light of God and this design is a symbol of the faithful and believers.

A powerful and colorful tattoo of the Lord's crucifixion, this tattoo covers the forearm of guys. In the background are numerous other crucified men, mostly criminals. In the foreground, Jesus Christ stands crucified to his cross suffering in silence. A lady appears to the left kneeling down in reverence. Beneath the cross are skulls and bones signifying mortality of man.

In this tattoo meant to be inked on the forearm, we see someone driving a large nail through the outstretched palms of the tied hand of Jesus. Depicting the pain and torture that Jesus willingly suffered during his crucifixion, this tattoo serves to remind us of God's tremendous love for us, his children.

In this tattoo, a smiling Jesus with a halo around his head can be seen hugging an innocent lamb. This tattoo's idea comes from the fact that John the Baptist had called Jesus " the lamb of God ", signifying a pure and innocent soul who will be sacrificed to atone the sins of the world. Inked on the upper arm, this tattoo represents innocence and purity of Lord Jesus.