William Barclay Quotes

A collection of quotes by William Barclay.

William Barclay (1907-1978) was a Scottish theologian, minister, and author. He is best known for his contribution to biblical studies through his popular commentaries on the New Testament. Born in Wick, Scotland, Barclay studied at the University of Glasgow and later pursued his theological education at Trinity College, Glasgow. He served as a minister in various churches in Scotland before becoming a Professor of New Testament Interpretation at the University of Glasgow. Barclay's insightful and accessible approach to biblical interpretation has made him a widely respected figure in the field of theology.

Love always involves responsibility, and love always involve

Love always involves responsibility, and love always involves sacrifice. And we do not really love Christ unless we are prepared to face His task and to take up His Cross.

William Barclay

The awful importance of this life is that it determines eter

The awful importance of this life is that it determines eternity.

William Barclay

When we believe that God is Father, we also believe that suc

When we believe that God is Father, we also believe that such a father's hand will never cause his child a needless tear. We may not understand life any better, but we will not resent life any longer.

William Barclay

We will often find compensation if we think more of what lif

We will often find compensation if we think more of what life has given us and less about what life has taken away.

William Barclay

Life Compensation

The tragedy of life and of the world is not that men do not

The tragedy of life and of the world is not that men do not know God the tragedy is that, knowing Him, they still insist on going their own way.

William Barclay

Endurance is not just the ability to bear a hard thing, but

Endurance is not just the ability to bear a hard thing, but to turn it into glory.

William Barclay

There are two great days in a person's life - the day we are

There are two great days in a person's life - the day we are born and the day we discover why.

William Barclay

Religion fails if it cannot speak to men as they are.

Religion fails if it cannot speak to men as they are.

William Barclay