I would rather die and come to Jesus Christ than be king over the entire earth. Him I seek who died for us; Him I love who rose again because of us.
IGNATIUS OF ANTIOCH
IGNATIUS OF ANTIOCH
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Ignatius of Antioch37 quotes“I would rather die and come to Jesus Christ than be king over the entire earth. Him I seek who died for us; Him I love who rose again because of us.”
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