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“But if so great a power is shown to have followed and to be still following the dispensation of His suffering, how great shall that be which shall follow His glorious advent! For He shall come on the clouds as the Son of man, so Daniel foretold, and His angels shall come with Him.” quote by Justin Martyr
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“But if so great a power is shown to have followed and to be still following the dispensation of His suffering, how great shall that be which shall follow His glorious advent! For He shall come on the clouds as the Son of man, so Daniel foretold, and His angels shall come with Him.”

Justin Martyr

About This Quote

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

The quote suggests that the more divine power follows suffering, the greater the glory when the divine finally appears.

In simple terms: Greater divine power follows suffering, leading to glorious arrival.

Key Takeaway

Recognize suffering as a step toward divine triumph.

Themes

faith suffering glory prophecy hope

Mood

reverent hopeful

Type

scriptural inspirational

When to use this quote

  • personal trials
  • spiritual growth
  • religious reflection
  • hopeful perseverance

Key Concepts

theology eschatology divine providence

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does personal suffering prepare you for future hope?
  • What does “glorious advent” mean in your life?
A Different Perspective

The metaphor of clouds may be culturally specific and not universally resonant.

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