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“It is not hard for any man who hath a Bible in his hand to borrow good words and holy sayings in abundance; but to make them his own is a work of grace only from above.” quote by John Milton
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“It is not hard for any man who hath a Bible in his hand to borrow good words and holy sayings in abundance; but to make them his own is a work of grace only from above.”

John Milton

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Borrowing sacred words is easy; making them personal requires divine grace.

In simple terms: Personalizing scripture needs grace.

Key Takeaway

Seek deep, personal understanding.

Themes

faith grace authorship

Mood

contemplative serious

Type

theological philosophical

When to use this quote

  • preaching
  • writing
  • spiritual practice

Key Concepts

theology literature

Questions to Reflect On

  • How to make teachings your own?
  • What is true grace?
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