A Quote by Thomas a Kempis

Christ was willing to suffer wrongs and to be despised, and do you dare to complain of anything?.

Thomas a Kempis

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Thomas a Kempis
German - Priest
1380 - 1471

Christ willed to suffer and be despised and do you dare complain of the same? Christ had adversaries and backbiters; and do you wish to have all men your friends and benefactors? When shall your patience attain her crown if no adversity befalls you? If you are willing to suffer naught that is against you, how will you be the friend of Christ?

Thomas a Kempis

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Ann Hasseltine Judson

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Timothy Keller

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Thomas a Kempis

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