--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: We esteem, honor, and love the apostles…" description: "\"We esteem, honor, and love the apostles more than the other saints, because they served God more faithfully and because they loved Him more perfectly.\"..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c8d/saint-ignatius-23020_apostles_we-esteem-honor-and-love-the-apostles-mo_525118.jpg" --- # We esteem, honor, and love the apostles more than the… ![“We esteem, honor, and love the apostles more than the other saints, because they served God more faithfully and because they loved Him more perfectly.” quote by Saint Ignatius](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c8d/saint-ignatius-23020_apostles_we-esteem-honor-and-love-the-apostles-mo_525118.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c8d/saint-ignatius-23020_apostles_we-esteem-honor-and-love-the-apostles-mo_525118.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c8d/saint-ignatius-23020_apostles_we-esteem-honor-and-love-the-apostles-mo_525118.jpg) > “We esteem, honor, and love the apostles more than the other saints, because they served God more faithfully and because they loved Him more perfectly.” [Saint Ignatius](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/saint-ignatius/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Apostles receive higher esteem because of their faithful service and perfect love for God, surpassing other saints. **In simple terms:** Apostles are honored for deeper devotion. Key Takeaway Emulate steadfast, loving service. Themes faith devotion hierarchy Mood reverent inspirational Type theological motivational When to use this quote - sermons - religious education - personal devotion Key Concepts theology spiritual leadership Questions to Reflect On - How can we honor all saints equally? - What does perfect love look like today? 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