John 17:18-19 As you have sent me into the world, even so have I also sent them into the world.… It is wonderful to see how the little events of our daily life tend to our sanctification, though we know it not at the time. Every week seems so like the other! But you know when the sculptor begins his work, he strikes great pieces off the block. Every stroke tells visibly. But, when the statue is nearly finished, he takes the fine chisel, and strikes off but a little dust at a time. You scarcely see the effects of the blow; yet then it is directed with most art and skill, — then the work is nearly done. (Doing and Suffering.) Parallel Verses KJV: As thou hast sent me into the world, even so have I also sent them into the world.WEB: As you sent me into the world, even so I have sent them into the world. |
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