N. T. Wright Quotes
I feel about John's gospel like I feel about my wife; I love her very much, but I wouldn't claim to understand her.
N. T. Wright
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Albert Brooks
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I feel about John's gospel like I feel about my wife; I love her very much, but I wouldn't claim to understand her.
N. T. Wright
