Christ Quote by John Selden
“I have taken much pains to know everything that is esteemed worth knowing amongst men; but with all my reading, nothing now remains to comfort me at the close of this life but this passage of St. Paul: "It is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Jesus Christ came into the world to save sinners." To this I cleave, and herein do I find rest.”
About This Quote
Source Letter: Personal correspondence, early 17th century
Despite extensive study, the writer finds ultimate comfort only in a biblical passage about salvation through Christ.
In simple terms: Spiritual solace outweighs intellectual pursuits.
Key Takeaway
Seek spiritual grounding.
Themes
faith
comfort
existential
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
religious
personal
When to use this quote
- end‑of‑life reflection
- personal crisis
- religious study
- mental health counseling
Key Concepts
theology
human longing
mortality
Questions to Reflect On
- What gives you peace in uncertainty?
- Can faith replace reason?
A Different Perspective
Intellectual knowledge may not fulfill emotional needs.
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