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Believer Quote by John Milton

“If there be any difference among professed believers as to the sense of Scripture, it is their duty to tolerate such difference in each other, until God shall have revealed the truth to all.” quote by John Milton
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“If there be any difference among professed believers as to the sense of Scripture, it is their duty to tolerate such difference in each other, until God shall have revealed the truth to all.”

John Milton

About This Quote

Advocates tolerance among believers on scriptural interpretation, trusting divine revelation to unify truth eventually.

In simple terms: Encourages religious tolerance until truth is revealed.

Key Takeaway

Practice patience and respect in faith discussions.

Themes

religion tolerance interpretation faith

Mood

thoughtful hopeful

Type

theological philosophical

When to use this quote

  • interfaith dialogue
  • church councils
  • personal study

Key Concepts

scriptural diversity divine truth unity

Questions to Reflect On

  • What if truth never emerges?
  • How to handle deep doctrinal splits?
A Different Perspective

Differences may persist indefinitely.

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