Add Quote by John Knox
“The testimony of scripture is so plain that to add anything were superfluous, were it not that the world is almost now come to that blindness, that whatsoever pleases not the princes and the multitude, the same is rejected as doctrine newly forged, and is condemned for heresy.”
About This Quote
Scripture’s clarity is sufficient; adding interpretations can be excessive, yet societal blindness and power dynamics cause new doctrines to be labeled heretical.
In simple terms: Adding to scripture can be unnecessary and politically risky.
Key Takeaway
Question authority and seek plain truth.
Themes
faith
authority
politics
Mood
critical
analytical
Type
theological
philosophical
When to use this quote
- religious study
- public discourse
- church reforms
- political analysis
Key Concepts
hermeneutics
dogma
Questions to Reflect On
- What constitutes “plain” truth?
- How do power structures influence doctrine?
A Different Perspective
Risk of oversimplifying complex texts.
