Thomas WatsonChrist went more willingly to the cross than we do to the throne of grace.
About This Quote
This quote is referring to how Christ suffered more than the people who were there with him on the cross. He went willingly, even though he knew what was going to happen. The people who were with him didn’t want to go and had a chance of escaping. However, Christ was willing to go and give up his life for us. He suffered more than we do.
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