--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Let a thing here be noted, that the…" description: "\"Let a thing here be noted, that the prophet of God sometimes may teach treason against kings, and yet neither he nor such as obey the word, spoken in t..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/6f4/john-knox-15449_kings_let-a-thing-here-be-noted-that-the-proph_464596.jpg" --- # Let a thing here be noted, that the prophet of God… ![“Let a thing here be noted, that the prophet of God sometimes may teach treason against kings, and yet neither he nor such as obey the word, spoken in the Lord's name by him, offend God.” quote by John Knox](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/6f4/john-knox-15449_kings_let-a-thing-here-be-noted-that-the-proph_464596.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/6f4/john-knox-15449_kings_let-a-thing-here-be-noted-that-the-proph_464596.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/6f4/john-knox-15449_kings_let-a-thing-here-be-noted-that-the-proph_464596.jpg) > “Let a thing here be noted, that the prophet of God sometimes may teach treason against kings, and yet neither he nor such as obey the word, spoken in the Lord's name by him, offend God.” [John Knox](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/john-knox/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. A prophet may oppose earthly rulers, yet neither the prophet nor his followers violate divine law. **In simple terms:** Prophets can challenge kings without sin. Key Takeaway Respect conscience over authority. Themes religion politics authority conscience Mood thoughtful serious Type theological historical When to use this quote - political protest - religious reform - civil disobedience - legal debates Key Concepts theology law ethics Questions to Reflect On - When should obedience yield to higher moral law? - What risks arise from defying authority? 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