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Christ Quote by Jim Elliot

“The shiny paint laid on by curiosity's hand has worn off. What thing better can a man know than the love of Christ, which passes knowledge?” quote by Jim Elliot — Download Open image

“The shiny paint laid on by curiosity's hand has worn off. What thing better can a man know than the love of Christ, which passes knowledge?”

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