There are many men who are forgotten, who are despised…
“There are many men who are forgotten, who are despised, and who are trampled on by their fellows, but there never was a man who was so despised as the everlasting God has been!”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Many people are despised, yet God has endured the ultimate contempt throughout history.
In simple terms: God has faced ultimate scorn.
Remember God’s suffering.
Themes
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Type
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- church teaching
- historical study
- counseling
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does God’s suffering inspire personal endurance?
- What role does human action play in alleviating suffering?
Focusing on divine suffering may neglect human agency.